Beitar Jerusalem
Some Beitar Jerusalem Fans Want Football Player to Change His 'Muslim' Name
Beitar Jerusalem has a long history of anti-Muslim and anti-Arab racism.
One of Israel's Top Soccer Teams Wants to Rename Itself After Trump
Beitar Jerusalem's fans are notorious for their "extreme" right-wing nationalism and anti-Arab chants.
Breakaway Club Beitar Nordia Are Rejecting the Racism of La Familia's Far-Right Ultras
With the far-right La Familia ultras driving fans away from Beitar Jerusalem games, a breakaway club sprung up. Beitar Nordia are preaching tolerance from the stands as they seek to climb the Israeli football ladder.
Beitar Jerusalem Owner Says He Will Sell Team After Violent Fan Behavior in Belgium
a violent outburst from Beitar Jerusalem ultras during a game in Belgium has caused owner Eli Tabib to sell the team.
La Familia, the Hate Group that Influences One of Israel's Top Soccer Teams
Beitar Jerusalem is one of Israel's best soccer teams and their biggest fan group's anti-Muslim and anti-Arab stance is becoming part of the team's identity.
The Arab-Israeli Conflict Actually Played Out On The Pitch
Police were concerned about this game between Beitar Jerusalem and Bnei Sakhnin because of fighting ultras. While the fans seemed to behave themselves, the players did not.
The Arab-Israeli Conflict is Playing out on the Pitch
Israel's only soccer team based in an Israeli-Arab city will play host to Beitar Jerusalem, and its far right ultras "La Familia" on Sunday.
Soccer Can't Fix Shit in Israel or Anywhere Else
Once upon a time, the Israeli Arab club Bnei Sakhnin was seen as a shining light of cooperation—an example of "soccer diplomacy." But once again, reality has gotten in the way.