 AP Photo Jerusalem's FC Beitar signed two Muslim players from Russia in February and -- intentionally or not -- stirred a national controversy. TAGGED: football, soccer, Middle East, Israel, Beitar Jerusalem Football Club, FC BeitarRECOMMENDED ARTICLES| This week's trip has no real agenda, which doesn't mean that it doesn't have a point. Its symbolism, including a trip to the grave of the creator of modern Zionism, Theodor Herzl, is clearly focused on reassuring the Israeli... more ›› |
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