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Israeli player announces Pope Francis’ 2nd Soccer for Peace match

Eran Zahavi recorded the video for the Oct. 12 match in Rome when he played for the Maccabi Tel Aviv club.

Italian soccer commentator suspended from TV role over Mussolini tattoo

Former Italian soccer player Paolo Di Canio, who was suspended from Sky News Italia, has long been known for his pro-fascist views.

Israel’s World Baseball Classic team expects to feel at home playing in Brooklyn

The club’s roster for the qualifying tournament includes nine major league veterans of recent seasons and three others playing in the top level of the minor leagues.