Historical Jewish Contributions to Football Highlighted Amidst World Cup Excitement
The Jerusalem Post explores the significant yet often overlooked contributions of Jewish communities to the development of football in Europe before the Holocaust. Jewish players, coaches, and administrators were instrumental in shaping the sport, particularly in Central European cities like Vienna and Budapest. Clubs such as Hakoah Vienna and MTK Budapest were closely associated with Jewish communities and played pivotal roles in the sport's growth. The article also highlights the tragic impact of the Holocaust, which sought to erase Jewish influence from European society, including sports. 
