Israel(Gal Mizrahi)

. Israel(ישראל) is a fanmade female character in the Hetalia Axis Powers/Hetalia World Series. Her human name is Gal Mizrahi. She represents the Jewish state of Israel, a high-tech and well-functioning country in the middle east. No copyright intended. All rights go to Ewndy and Buono Tomato.

Note: Since this character has been developed further since the wiki page was made, this page is undergoing revisions.

Appearance
Israel appears to have bright blue eyes and tanned skin. Her hair is wavy and shoulder-length, and is considered to be quite pretty. For the sake of protection from heat and hygiene, however, it is often braided. She also has a small Ohage draping down from her awkwardly cut bangs in a J-shape, which stands for "Jewish," Israel's national religion. The small tuft sticking up from the top of her head represents that Israel will stick up for her people.

She is shown wearing a green battle uniform, although she typically wears the types of outfits that the average Israeli teen wears, such as tank tops and shorts. She also occasionally wears religious outfits on the high holidays, but is more a conservative person.

Personality and Interests
Israel appears to be very loud and a little rude, though she still helps other countries in need even if she's down herself. She is brave, and dislikes the fact that America views her as a damsel in distress. She is loud, noisy, and easily angry when somebody messes with her or Zion. She is portrayed as wild, intelligent, and big-hearted, even if others view her as defenseless or weak. She tries to befriend lots of countries, but ends up insulting them instead. She is selfless and strives to never think one selfish thought for herself. Music is very important to her.

Though she is young, Israel is ready to defend her nation no matter what. She is young, but her spirit is strong. Farming and kibbutzes gave her a head start, and she is very intelligent and strong.

Israel spends free time dancing, singing, playing on two of her instruments, gardening and doodling little cartoons. Her music tends to be a jazz-ish beat with less winds. Sometimes, she enjoys rock artists like Mosh Ben Ari as well. She also likes whining to her sister Akhzivland, to America, or occasionally the Italy brothers on her dislike of England, France and how she always does everything in her house.

Biography
Israel's true age remains undetermined. Supposively, she was the ancient land of Canaan 4000 years ago. Another age for her is 3000 years old, dating from the first mention of her name on an Egyptian hyroglyph. Her anthem, HaTikvah, states that she is 2000 years old. Despite this, Israel's infant years were spent in the Jordan valley as a sheperd during the Iron Age.

Ancient Judah and Ancient Israel
Under the rule of her older sister/mother figure, Ancient Judah, and older brother/father figure, Ancient Israel, Israel seemed satisfied. However, while unified, they faced many quarrels with their neighbors, especially the Philistines.

After the two Ancients split, Israel went to live with Ancient Israel until the Assyrians invaded. She fled south to her sister's home. Assyria invaded once more, but Judah paid him enough tribute to leave.

Babylonian Exile and Persian Rule
From 586-538 BCE, Israel served Babylon. She eventually gained some freedoms.

In 538 BCE, Persia overtook Babylonia and granted religious freedom. Israel returned to her homeland and celebrated. She was very happy under Persia's rule.

Greek, Selucid and Ptolemaic Rule
In 333 BCE, Alexander the Great conquered Israel. Israel didn't mind the transition; Alexander was a tolerant and good leader. However, after his death, she was split between Ptolemaic Egypt and the Selucid (Syrian Greek) Empire. Selucid Emperor Antiochus was overthrown in the Jewish Revolt of 174-175 BCE, allowing Israel a short period of her own rule. This revolt, led by the Maccabes, would come to be known as Hannukah.

Roman Rule
From 37 BCE until 6 BCE, Herod the Great ruled Israel as a Roman-Jewish client king. However, she was established as a Roman province and eventually fully governed by Romans. This period was rather unpleasant. Several revolts against Roman government occured, and each was unsuccessful. Israel hated Rome with all her heart.

Eventually, Rome and Byzantine split, leaving Israel with Byzantine. Though Israel was allowed the right to live, she was unable to do much with her religious identity. Eventually, Persia came again and attacked with the Himyarite Empire from Yemen. Jerusalem was captured from the Byzantine in 614, but the Byzantine Empire reclaimed the territory a short three years later. When Byzantine came back, Israel was denied any right to live in Jerusalem and went into the Galilee. In 636, much to Israel's luck, the Muslim Empire (Rashidun Caliphs) took over and ended this ban.

Ottoman Empire
Israel and Zion went to Turkey after Zion's exile from Europe. Zion claimed that he had found a new boss. Zion worked for Turkey for a bit, but then became busy with other matters and went into hiding due to the Spanish Inquisition. Turkey soon began letting many other nations into Israel during a short soft spot. They were all so big and intimidated Israel, especially Russia, who built a Church in Jerusalem. Israel really disliked Turkey and blamed him for Zion's absence. After the fall of the Ottomans in 1917, France and England divided the middle east amongst themselves.

Even so, Israel enjoyed her time with Turkey as well. She only blames him for modern relations.

British Mandate
After the fall of the Ottoman Empire, Israel became very afraid. England had claimed her his territory. At first, she was very skeptical. Israel eventually adapted to life with England. After World War 2, Zion wanted to get to Israel as fast as he could. However, riots between the current Arabs and Jews were breaking out and hurting Israel. England decided to imprison all immigrating Jews in this case. However, Israel ignored the riots as much as she could and tried to sneak Jews out of camps. England became a little angered at Israel for this. In 1947, the UN voted on the becoming of Israel as a Jewish State.

Modern Times
In more modern times, Israel has been through a series of war. The first, known as the Suez Crisis, improved her relationship with England and France a bit. The latter wars are full of gore, therefore not being featured on this wiki.

Romaji:
Izzy: Migi te ni wa koroha

Hidari te ni wa --

America: FURIDAMU!

Izzy:AMERIKA!

America: Hiro mono, setsuyaku, furidamu pareedo

Izzy: Baka no amerika e תישתוק תמבל!

Both: Te wo totte wa ni natte mawaruzo chikyuu gou

Israel: Daberukoto,

America: HANBAGAA!

Both: zeckouchou!

כוחב-

Stripes-

כחול-

White-

Ryu furagu

Israel: ore ga okotte nda

Both: Hetalia!

Israel: "omae ga ore no uta o chudan!"

America: "ore wa shitte iru! Ore ga kono sekai no hiro sa!"

Israel: "bakajanaino…"

Subarashii rengou youki rengou,  umaize paredo

Israel: Gakki wo narashite koushin dazo

Minna de seeno de gassou sureba

America: Tatta hitotsu no uta kansei dazo !

Israel: Gita gakari wa ore Isuraeru!

America: "Ore mo gita ō hajiku! One, two, ikuzo!"

Israel: Erusaremu ichiba pitapan

America: Shinsen'na hanbaga to

Israel: Supa saizu raito

America: sekai wa domei o

Both: Kan-ji-ru

העולם שלנו

העולם שלנו

העולם שלנו

America: Muteki isho ni!

העולם שלנו

America: oretachi aru tsuyko

העולם שלנו

America: oretachi kikku anata shiri!

הולם שלנו

Israel: "Oretachi wa imashita"

America: "Wareware aru… mutaki rengou!"

COLORFUL na ICE kutte natsu paredo

Israel: Merodi wa bankoku kyoutsuu dazo !

America: Itsutsu no tairiku to nanatsu no umi wo

Nori nori na Tempo de daioudan!

America: Kibou wo idaite--

Israel: Hatikvah!

America: "ima, kimi wa wakiromi?"

Israel: "shi~tsu"

מנורה, זית

EAGLES!

oretachi no shinboru

America: Tsumari ore ga HERO sa!

Israel: Iya!

Hetaria!

Izzy: "oretachi wa yoi chimuda!"

Ame: "kimi doi suru~ Ore wa hiro, naa, Iji?"

Izzy: "oshi, baka. Dakedo, iya."

Ame: "Hahahaha! Drufufu~ mochiron kimi ga yaru."

Izzy: "ashita made matte, חזיר"

=== English: === In my right hand is fenugreek (halva) In my left hand is -- FREEDOM! "AMERICA!"

Being the hero, saving people, FREEDOM PARADE!

To the stupid America, SHUT UP IDIOT!

join hands in a circle, spin, and the Earth ship is turning!

eating- hamburgers! I'm in best conditions.

Star- Stripes- Blue- White- Both of our flags!

I'm really angered right now! Hetalia!

"you interrupted my song!"

"I know! It's because I'm the world's hero!"

"You're an idiot..."

An awesome alliance, a healthy alliance, a delicious parade! Sound the instruments, time to march! If everyone at one-two makes an ensemble, the one and only song will be complete! Playing the guitar is me, Israel! "I play guitar two! One, two, let's go!"

Jerusalem Shuk Falafel-- and fresh burgers-- super-sizef light shows, They world feels our a-lli-ance.

the world is ours

the world is ours

the world is ours Invincible together! the world is ours We are strong, the world is ours We kick your ass! the world is ours!

"We did nice!"

"We truly are an… INVINCIBLE ALLIANCE!"

eating colorful ice cream, a summer parade! this melody is universal, the five continents and seven seas, at this rocking tempo transverse.

In hope, Hatikvah! "Now, are we a team?" "Shush!"

Menorah, olives EAGLES! our symbols.

I'm the hero of this team! "no way!" Hetalia!

"We make a good team!" "Do you agree that I'm your hero, Izzy?" "Nice try, idiot. But no." "Drufufu~ I know you love me deep down." "Wait until tomorrow you pig..."

Hebrew:

ביד הימין חלבה וביד שמול אצמעות! אמריקה

להיות הגיבור, לציל אנשים! פרד של אצמעות! לאמריקה התמבל~ תיסתום, תמבל! לחזיק ידים במאגל, ליבטובב, והעולם מסובבת!

אוכלים בורגרס, אני בחיים טובים

כוחב פסים כחול לבן שני הדגלים

אני אכשב לא שמחה. התליה

״אתא מפריה לי בשיר שלי!״ ״כן, אבל אני גיבור של העולם!״ ״אתא אידיוט…״

ברית מדהים, ברית ברי, פרד של תם נשמע המכשירים זמן לצת אים כול אחד ב1-2 אושה מוסיקה השיר היחיד יהיה מוגמר בגיתרה זות אני, ישראל! ״גם אני מנגן בגיתרה! אחד, שתיים, בוא נתחיל!״

פיתה מי השוק בירושלים איים בורגר תרי! הצגת אור של סופר סייז העולם רועה את הברית

העולם שלנו

העולם שלנו

העולם שלנו לא מנוצחים ביחד העולם שלנו אנחנו חזקים! העולם שלנו יחולום ליבעות בתחת! העולם שלנו!

״אנחנו נחמד ביחד~״ ״אנחנו… ברית לא מנוצח!״

אוכלים גלידה ציבוני, פרד של קיץ המנגינה הוא אוניברסלי~ שיבה ימום או חמש ישובות רוחבים בטמפו הנדנוד אים טיקבה, התיקבה! ״אכשב את אומרת שאני הגיבור?״ ״תישתוק.״ מנורה, זית, נשר! הסמנים שלנו

אני חוא הגיבור! ״לא!״ התליה!

״אנחנו קבוצה טובה!״ ״את גם חושבת שאני הוא הגיבור של הקבוצה?״ ״נישוי יפה, אבל לא.״ ״חחחחח!!! דרופופו! אפילו תינוק ראוע שאת תיתלהבת בי!״ ״חכה אד מחר, חזיר!״

Kanji: 右手にわきろみころは 左手にわきろわFREEDOM！！アメリカ？！ 披露もの、節約、FREEDOM パレ度 ばかのアメリカ、תישתוק תמבל! 手をとってわになってまわるぞ地球ご だべること はんばが！ ぜこうちょう！ כוחב Stripes! כחול White! 龍ふらぐ おれが起こってんだ ヘタリア

あなたがおれの歌おれちゅだ おれわ知っている！おれがこの世界の披露さ！ バカじゃないの…

素晴らしい連合、容器連後、うまいぜぱれど！ 楽器を鳴らしてこうし だぞ 見ん亜で背円おで合奏すれば 立った一つの歌県債だぞ ギター係おれいすらえるだ おれもギター弾く！ONE TWO 行くぞ

エルさええむ一番ぴたぱ、 新鮮亜はんばが！と スパサイズらいと 世界わドメインお かんじり

העולם שלנו העולם שלנו העולם שלנו 無敵いっしょに העולם שלנו 我々あえうつよく העולם שלנו 我々キックあなたしり העולם שלנו

私たち私たちいまでぃいた 我々ある… 無滝れんごう！

colorful 鳴らしてアイス食って懐かしいぱれお メロ痔我々蛮行こうしだぞ 五つの大陸とななつ の海を ノリノリな店舗フェスふぁいおうだn 起動をいふぁいて- はちkゔぁh！ いまでぃいたあなたわきろみわきろみ？ シーツ

מנורה, זית EAGLES 私たちのしんぼる つ前いおれが披露さ！ いや！ ヘタリア

我々我々良いちむだ あんたどいつ末うー おれわ広、名、いじ？ おし、バカ. だけど、いや. 母は母は！でうふふ！

Romaji
"Uwa... Ore wa utau hitsuyō ga arimasu ka?"

Mawaru mawaru te o totte mawaru chikyuu Rondo Ashi o fuminarashite תשיר faraferu o taberu ore o hottoite! Mawaru mawaru chikyuude Shalom! HETALIA

Aaa tabetaina! Pita-pita-pitapan B'Te'avon! Minna meiwakunadesu! Sudeni Shizukani! (DAMARE KA!)

Mawaru mawaru te o totte wani natte Rondo banba tabete Burakkuberi nonde Tistom! Mawaruyo chikyuu oretachi no HETALIA!

Mawaru mawaru te o totte mawaru chikyuu Rondo Erusaremu no rekishi Nosutarujia Hirune wa jūyōdesu, hontoda Mawaru mawaru chikyuude SHalom! HETALIA

Aaa iki tai na dabidenohoshi o futte L'Tza'ad Aaa tanoshimi da na sekaijuu no matok sagasou (Taichou!﻿ Mazawa doko ni mukau de arimasuka?)

Mawaru mawaru te o totte wa ni natte Rondo Raion no gōon o kika sete Mawaru yo chikyuu ore tachi no HETALIA!

oretachi no ushiro no kyōfu to Oretachi no seikatsu o tebanasu

Mawaru mawaru te o totte mawaru chikyuu Rondo Yūga ni kurukuru mawasu Tashir Eirāto no jajīna kanshoku Mawaru mawaru chikyuu de Shalom! HETALIA

Hoora tanoshii yo kirakira na sekai e Brucim haba'im! Tabun oretachi wa shiawase ni narudarou (Heiwa ga ichiban!)

Mawaru mawaru te o totte wa ni natte Rondo Minna de issho ni tashir Mawaru yo chikyuu ore tachi no HETALIA!

Translated Lyrics
"Ugh... A rondo... That involves singing!"

Spinning, spinning, hand-in-hand It's the world spinning round Stomp your feet to the beat and sing Eat your falafel and leave me alone! Say hi to the spinning, spinning world of Hetalia!

Ah~ I wanna eat Pita pita pita... In deliciousness! Ah~ Everyone's annoying! Be quiet already! "SHUT UP!"

Spinning, spinning, hand-in-hand Make a circle round Eat Bamba, drink Blackberry juice, and screw off! Spin, world! It's our Hetalia!

Spinning, spinning, hand-in-hand it's the world spinning round The nostalgia from Jerusalem's history! Naps are important! It's true! Say "Shalom" to the spinning, spinning world of Hetalia!

Ah~ I want to msarch waving a star of david Ah~ I look forward to the sweet world "Captain! Where will we head for first?"

Spinning, spinning, hand-in-hand It's the world spinning round Let the lions roar! Spin, world! It's our Hetalia!

With our fears behind us, Let's go live our life!

Spinning, spinning, hand-in-hand It's the world spinning round Twirl graciously and sing The jazzy feeling at Eilat [ Say "Hello~" to the spinning, spinning world of Hetalia!

Hey welcome (literally: bless the ones who come) to the fun and sparkling world! Maybe we'll finally live peaceful and happy lives... "Peace is the best!"

Spinning, spinning, hand-in-hand It's the world spinning round Everyone come together to sing Spin, world! It's our Hetalia!

America (Alfred)
Main artcle: America - America is also one of Israel's very good friends. He views her as a weakling he constantly needs to protect, even though she's told him numerous times that she can fend for herself and not to worry about her. They have a playful relationship, and she views him as a kind-hearted dofus. The two are often bickering over who has better culture. Due to the fact that a majority of Israel's TV shows are dubbed from America, Alfred often calls Israel unoriginal. In return, Israel says that he is a second England. America always laughs at this and pats Israel's back. He often joins in Israel's constant battles against Egypt and Arab nations, in attempt to get Israel to call him the hero. In turn, she says she could handle it herself and calls him her nickname, "תמבל אמריקי," meaning "American doofus." Even so, America feels protective of Israel since so many of her former bosses had only kept her for power and money. He doesn't want her to end up dead, and is constantly sending her money and troops. Israel admires America's culture, though she is reluctant to admit. She will always look up to him and love him, as little as it shows.



Canada (Matthew)
Main article: Canada While Israel often mistakes him for America, she sometimes can tell the difference. The two are alright, as both are used to America's behaviour and complain to each other about it.

Zion (Avi/Zoher)
Main article: Zion

Zion is Israel's older brother, and they seem to have a very intimate relationship. They live together and are seen many times to be having a deep conversation with each other, whether it's light-hearted and playful or serious and morbid. He mentions Judea a few times, which seems to anger Israel, seeing as though when he mentioned her at a world meeting Israel slapped his face in anger. But that was one of the only times he angered Israel; otherwise, they have a relationship stronger than any romantic or parental love. Though Zion sometimes pushed Israel over with requests, she still looks after him. In return, he cares for her. He feels a little overprotective of Israel, and has felt so since Judea's death. He dislikes seeing her with America, partly out of jealousy. He feels as though Israel should control her emotions more. Whenever anyone or anything reminds her of Judea, she runs off and that irks Zion.

Judea (Eden/ Zehava)
Main article: Judea

Judea is Israel's deceased older sibling. They appeared to have a very strong relationship, seeing as though Israel can still be affected whenever someone speaks of even her name. She was a role model, the country Israel always wanted to be when she grew up. She seemed to have a playful relationship with Israel, seeing as though in one scene of Israel's childhood Judea was telling jokes and braiding Israel's hair with flowers while they sat around a campfire. Judea never asked Israel what upset her whenever she cried. She would only ask Israel if she needed a shoulder, and Israel would always reply yes than cry until she felt less upset. Judea was always very virtuous, and Israel admires that. She would have given up on religion to focus on her economy if Judea wasn't so religious.

Germany (Ludwig)
Main article: Germany Israel appears to have a respectable relationship with Germany. Her brother is still quite hostile with him- or at least he is regarding World War 2- but even if Israel's a little cold with him, she respects him and he respects her. The two have close trading and economic relationships, and both openly permit gay marriage. However, Israel doesn't like to converse with Germany due to lack of common interest.

Prussia (Gilbert)
Main Article: Prussia Israel doesn't generally like Prussia, and he annoys her quite a bit. She, however, will stand him if she needs to. During the crusades and times of the Teutonic knights, he invaded her vital regions. This upset her very much, and made Zion want to stab Gilbert.

Japan (Kiku)
Main article: Japan

Japan and Israel are distant and do not often interact. However, Japan isn't really close to Israel due to his relations with Arab nations that oppose Israel. He was introduced by Italy one time, but he was too shy.

China (Yao)
Main article: China

Israel and China did not get along at first due to Sino-Soviet ties. China utterly refused to recognize and accept Israel. However, he began to hear news about the culture of this country and started observing Israel from afar. He was impressed by her skill and technology. However, he didn't openly want to show it. Secretly, China set up a commercial relationship with Israel. Finally, in 1992, China finally mustered up the courage to say that he accepted Israel. America, however, has never really been close to China. He tried many times to discourage Israel from importing weapons to China. Israel eventually became scared of the things he said about China taking over the world and stopped. China often gets annoyed at America for this and decided to only talk to Israel if America wasn't around.

France (Francis)
Main article: France

France never noticed Israel until she became England's colony and attended a world meeting with him. Since then, he wanted her as his own. However, he felt no lust to her. He enjoys her company, yet since he knows her better now, he feels that she is more cute in a puppy way than a hot girl way. When England was forced to give Israel up, France saw opportunity to piss the Brit off further by helping his former territory become a state. He has always made sure she had plenty weapons. However, to his disliking, she uses them for defense against surrounding nations rather than to bomb England. Even so, France admires Israel's determination and Israel admires France's perseverance. France has recently claimed to refuse to greet any country who doesn't recognize Israel. Israel believes that France and England should be nicer, but are still cute together.

In more modern times, Israel has grown to frown down upon France due to his large amounts of anti-semitism. She refers to him as a big arse in more modern times.

England (Arthur)
Main article: England England was Israel's former boss. They first met in the crusades, in which Israel's vital regions were invades by him and some others. She then meets him again after the fall of the Ottoman Empire. The two were neutral at first, but Israel soon grew to dislike him. Especially when he blocked Jewish immigration. After her independence, the two were still on bad terms. The Suez Crisis helped a bit. In modern times, though, Israel goes out of her way to annoy England.

Turkey (Sadik)
main article: Turkey

Until England took her away, Turkey was one of Israel's bosses. He could care less about her constant invasion, and seemed to be a pretty bad boss. Nevertheless, Israel is grateful for him for keeping her, even if she's a bit angry about the way he treated her. Even so, she still pesters Zion about how he gave her away and how England was a better boss if she gets angry. Nowadays, Israel is upset how Turkey doesn't agree that she deserves to be a country.

Greece (Hercules)
Main article: Greece

Israel and Greece have a so-so relationship. While Greece doesn't have too many feelings towards Israel, Israel adores Greek culture, especially food. When she vacations, she mainly vacations there. Greece often is upset by this, due to the facts that Israel will get into brawls, drive horribly, and take mini soaps from hotel rooms. Israel and Greece collaborate together when needed to. They currently are working on importing oil from Cyprus and Israel to Europe. Israel hopes this will make up for what a horrible tourist she is.

Egypt (Muhammad)
Israel and Egypt have never really enjoyed one another. During biblical times, Ancient Egypt and Judea weren't quite... friendly. The Suez Crisis really seemed to harm the relationship between the two. However in more modern times, the two aren't hostile. Israel did try sneaking in Palestine with the Sinai contract, which really annoyed Egypt. The two basically have a common dislike in Palestine; Israel for obvious, and Egypt doesn't want Muslim extremist government.

Grandpa Rome
Main article: Ancient Rome She appears to think of him coldly, seeing as though he was one of Judea's greatest enemies. She is quiet when it regards him; otherwise, she might explode.

Mizi
Mizi is Israel's kitten. He is creamy orange and has green eyes that surprisingly resembled that of Israel's sister, Judea. He is royal and loves cuddles, which Israel happily complies with. She is shown to love him very much and constantly teases that he'll kick America's butt.

Speaking and Etymology
Israel speaks English with a heavy Israeli accent. She pronounces all her "i's" as though they are the long e sound. Since Hebrew doesn't have the u as in put, she pronounces it as though it was an oo. She also replaces short a'swith au's.

Israel never really got the idea of the conjunctions "are," "is," "were," etc. In Hebrew, the word for I and the word for I'm are the same. When Israel speaks, she usually skips out conjunctions like the mentioned.

The name "Gal" is a popular Israeli name for wave. This represents Tel Aviv's beaches, Eilat's beaches, and all the between. It also represents the parting of the reed sea and Israel's moody personality. "Mizrahi" is a popular Israeli last name, as YNet tells. It means "foreign," and is a term for non-Ashkenazi Jews, or middle-eastern Jews.

Trivia

 * Her birthday is May 14, her independence day.


 * Though in majority of countries she can't drink, Israel does take the four sips on Passover or drink a glass on Shabbat for religious reasons.
 * It is hinted that Israel has a few girlish likes of which are only seen in private.
 * Israel has a low capacity for nonsense.
 * While Israel has scars, the media never seems to show them to other countries, causing them to think she harms Palestine without reason.
 * Israel secretly adores America's culture. However, she doesn't really enjoy America himself.
 * Israel doesn't need to drink-- Just have her get super tired, and then she'll act more drunk than drunk goes!
 * It is hinted that Israel gets little sleep because of all the time she spends with military jobs, giving her a bit of crankiness. If she got proper sleep, however, she'd be a little less eccentric.
 * Israel still sleeps with a stuffed Lion, representing Jerusalem. She nicknamed him Ari, short for Arieh. Zion and Judea made her the lion when she was young.
 * Unlike the other Arab countries, Israel maintains a rather neutral relationship with Egypt.
 * Though she is 66, gaining independence in 1948, her anthem states "Our hope is 2000 years old," hinting that Israel's actual age is far beyond 66.
 * America likes to point out Israel's similarities to England.
 * Israel enjoys soccer on occasion, but never gets into the world cup.