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Bnei Sakhnin is known as the most famous "Arab team" in the Israeli Premier League. It is, in fact, composed of 13 Arabs, four Jews and six players from outside Israel. Washington Post's Kevin Sieff spent a week with the team and wrote this emotionally rich and nuanced story. Photos by Ofir Berman.
Mar 7, 2025, 8:50 PM
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