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Photo: Shane Desiatnik
March 18, 2021, 12:00 am
Israeli Hemed in A-league of his own
Israeli flags were flying high at Sydney’s Bankwest Stadium on Monday night as two busloads of Jewish fans in the stands got to witness Tomer Hemed make history.
By Shane Desiatnik and Evan Zlatkis
March 10, 2021, 1:47 pm
Match invitation from Hemed
By AJN STAFF
Tomer Hemed trains with his Wellington Phoenix teammates. Photo: Speed Media.
January 17, 2021, 12:00 am
Tomer brings his A-game to the Phoenix
Tomer Hemed became the first Israeli to play in the A-League when the Wellington Phoenix hosted Sydney FC on January 2.
By Neal Symons
Argentinian soccer star Diego Maradona concentrates on receiving an incoming ball during the Argentinian national team practice held in Ramat Gan Stadium Sunday, May 29, 1994. The Argentinian team customarily plays the Israeli national team in preparation for the World Cup finals. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
From the WebNovember 27, 2020, 8:26 am
‘Friend of Israel/friend of Palestine’: Israeli, Arab lawmakers mourn Maradona
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Reuven Rivlin eulogised Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona Wednesday, with the former calling him a “true friend of Israel”.
Jordi Swibel (left) holding the trophy with his dad Michael.
September 3, 2020, 8:00 am
Father and son experience championship glory
'It was so amazing, because I’ve been a Sky Blues fan since childhood, but to actually experience winning a premiership as a member of the squad was surreal'.
By Shane Desiatnik
Jordi Swibel dribbles at pace during a recent Sydney FC training session, pursued by teammate Anthony Caceres. Photo: Jaime Castaneda/Sydney FC
July 10, 2020, 12:00 am
Swibel set for A-League return
"It feels fantastic to be back together after such a long time training apart," Jewish A-League player Jordi Swibel told The AJN.
By Shane Desiatnik
Jackettes player Annelise Caplan handballing to teammate Nomi Blum. Photo: Peter Haskin
June 11, 2020, 12:48 pm
Jackettes jump back into training
The Jackettes – the 2019 VAFA Division 4 grand final runners-up – have returned to training and are embracing being promoted up a division.
By AJN STAFF
Ryan Blumberg playing for Charlton Athletic FC in the UK. Photo: Charlton Athletic FC
June 4, 2020, 11:22 am
Blumberg bides his time
Footballer Ryan Blumberg: 'America has been a great move for me so far – my coach is very demanding of his players, which I like'.
By Neal Symons and AJN STAFF
Maccabi Victoria Tennis Club juniors Jarrod and Joshua Strunin (centre) with Australian-Sudanese participants at an inter-community tennis day.
May 11, 2020, 3:20 pm
Momentum builds for multicultural programs
Maccabi Victoria’s efforts, through its Henry Jolson Pathways Program, to further develop and celebrate multiculturalism through sport are continuing to gain momentum.
By Shane Desiatnik
Jordi Swibel takes a shot at goal during the Y-League grand final. Photos: Jaime Castaneda
February 6, 2020, 9:23 am
Swibel strikes Y-League grand final glory
20-year-old striker Jordi Swibel and his Sydney FC Young Sky Blues finished this season as the undefeated champions, winning the 2019-20 Y-League grand final.
By Shane Desiatnik
Mount Druitt Football Club players, parents and board members together with Hakoah Football Club board members outside the Sydney Jewish Museum.
December 3, 2019, 8:03 am
Turning negative into positive
Players from a western Sydney football team who directed antisemitic abuse at their Jewish opponents recently toured the Sydney Jewish Museum and heard from a Holocaust survivor.
By AJN STAFF
From the WebNovember 18, 2019, 12:43 pm
Lionel Messi arrives in Israel despite rockets, BDS threats
Argentina’s national team and its superstar captain, Lionel Messi, have arrived in Israel ahead of Monday’s highly anticipated game against Uruguay and its star player Luis Suarez.
Jordi Swibel (pictured on left).
November 15, 2019, 3:09 pm
Swibel set to strike in Y-League
20-year-old striker Jordi Swibel is set to make his mark for the Sky Blues in his second Y-League season.
By Shane Desiatnik
Michael Swibel (left) and retiring Sydney FC captain Alex Brosque hold the 2018/19 A-League trophy at Optus Stadium in Perth last Sunday.
May 23, 2019, 12:00 am
Swibel shares in Sydney FC’s glory
"PURE elation" was how Sydney FC's A-League and National Youth League football manager Michael Swibel described the moment he and head coach Steve Corica embraced on the pitch following the Sky Blues' 4-1 penalty shootout A-League grand final win against favourites Perth Glory.
By Shane Desiatnik
Maccabi FC Caulfield – Women’s starting XI for their round two Nike FC Cup game.
March 28, 2019, 12:00 am
Senior women run riot on state cup debut
Maccabi FC Caulfield – Women's have reached the last 32 of the Nike FC Cup in their inaugural campaign after thrashing Moreland Eagles FC 10-1 in the second round of the women's state knockout cup last Sunday night.
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