Miguel Vitor Breaks Down After Hapoel Be'er Sheva Misses Champions League Qualification
On August 25, 2026, Hapoel Be'er Sheva came agonizingly close to qualifying for the UEFA Champions League group stage, missing out by less than a minute. The Israeli club conceded two late goals during extra time, resulting in a heartbreaking elimination from the competition. The team's captain, Miguel Vitor, who holds both Portuguese and Israeli citizenship, was visibly emotional, breaking down in tears on the bench as the opposing team celebrated their victory. Earlier in the match, Vitor had to be substituted at the start of the second half due to a chest injury that prevented him from continuing. This moment marked one of the most painful exits for an Israeli club in European football history.
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