Football in Times of War

Football in Times of War

At a World Jewish Congress (WJC) event in Budapest, the president of the Israel Football Association highlighted the team's resilience during the Israel-Hamas conflict and the potential use of football and sport as sources of hope and unity.






The women's Chinese team from Beijing Normal University won the FISU World University Football Championship by securing victory in a penalty shootout against Brazil's Paulista University

The women's Chinese team from Beijing Normal University won the FISU World University Football Championship by securing victory in a penalty shootout against Brazil's Paulista University

In Jinjiang, some interesting incidents unfolded. The Beijing team had scored the most goals in the group stage, relying on a solid defensive strategy and extremely fast transitions. On the other hand, the Brazilians maintained a flawless defense while demonstrating a highly technical and generous attacking style. It was all set for an intriguing clash of styles — an offensive team against a defensive one.