Brazilian soccer legend Ronaldinho opens academy in Israel The Christian athlete, considered by some among the best players ever, recently affiliated with an evangelical political party in Brazil.
FIFA urged to nix Israel’s West Bank soccer games Human Rights Watch accused soccer's governing body of "tarnishing" the sport by allowing Israel to host games "on stolen land."
Kids’ soccer leagues aim to bridge Israel’s religious divide Sunday and weeknight games allow observant Jews to take part in a national, secular pastime.
