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How geopolitics keeps Israel out of World Cup contention — and why Jerusalem may not mind

Since 1974, Israel has had to qualify by playing European foes instead of Asian ones — a much harder task.

FIFA opens disciplinary proceeding against Palestinian soccer head over canceled Israel-Argentina match

FIFA also rejected a Palestinian proposal to change the international federation's statute with human rights language that appears to targets Israel.

5 Jewish baseball players hit home runs on the same day

Ryan Braun, Alex Bregman, Ian Kinsler, Kevin Pillar and Joc Pederson made Jewish sports history.

World Cup 2018: 7 Jewish stories to watch

Patriots’ Julian Edelman apologizes to fans for failed drug test

Triple Crown winner Justify partially owned by company connected to George Soros

Argentine, global Jewish groups decry cancellation of soccer match in Jerusalem

Patriots’ Julian Edelman facing 4-game suspension over use of banned substances

Why it’s a big deal that Argentina canceled its soccer game in Israel

Argentina’s national soccer team cancels match with Israel

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