Alona Barkat
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Hapoel Be'er Sheva's Resilience Tested Amidst Recent Setbacks
An opinion piece argues that Hapoel Be'er Sheva's recent struggles, including key losses and near-misses, are part of its resilient nature. The author believes the team, under coa…
From Benchwarmer to Key Player, Eliel Peretz Leads Hapoel Be'er Sheva's Charge
Eliel Peretz has become Hapoel Be'er Sheva's most vital player after overcoming a difficult start to the season, leading the team in European competition and domestic league play…
Maccabi Petah Tikva Ready to Cover Player's Salary Amid Transfer Interest
Maccabi Petah Tikva is willing to pay Joni Stoyanov's full salary as they seek to sign him from Hapoel Be'er Sheva, while also potentially moving on Mohammed Hindi. The team recen…
Hapoel Petah Tikva Faces Injury Woes and Transfer Uncertainty
Hapoel Petah Tikva is dealing with a serious knee injury to forward Franck Ribelin and uncertainty surrounding the potential loan of Yoni Stoyanov. The team also faces the challen…
Hapoel Beer Sheva Coach Vows Changes After Late Draw
Hapoel Beer Sheva coach Ran Kozuch is frustrated after a late equalizer cost his team points, vowing lineup changes for their next match. The team also welcomed three new signings…
Ghanaian Midfielder Amankwaa Forson Joins Hapoel Be'er Sheva on Loan
Hapoel Be'er Sheva has signed Ghanaian midfielder Amankwaa Forson on loan from Norwich City, with an option to buy. Forson has been registered for the Europa League and will cover…
Hapoel Beer Sheva Signs Striker Adrían Ugarriza for Three Seasons
Hapoel Beer Sheva signed Peruvian striker Adrían Ugarriza from Ironi Kiryat Shmona for approximately one million euros on a three-year deal. Ugarriza was the league's second-highe…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Players Clash With Management Over Bonuses
Hapoel Be'er Sheva players are in a dispute with owner Alona Barkat over bonus amounts, with captain Miguel Vítor leading negotiations. The players are seeking higher bonuses, cit…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Dominates Haifa, Other Israeli League Teams Face Transfer Woes
Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Maccabi Haifa 3-1, with captain Dor Peretz being a standout performer. Other Israeli Premier League teams are facing transfer challenges, with Hapoel Be'…
Maccabi Haifa, Maccabi Tel Aviv Face Shared Crisis Ahead of Derby
Israeli football powerhouses Maccabi Tel Aviv and Maccabi Haifa are facing significant managerial and professional crises, marked by fan discontent and poor transfer strategies. T…
Hapoel Be’er Sheva Commemorates 19 Years Since Cheswa Anzofuah’s Tragic Death
Hapoel Be’er Sheva marks 19 years since striker Cheswa Anzofuah’s sudden death during a 2007 match, honoring his legacy while preparing for a key league game. Anzofuah collapsed f…
Former Hapoel Be'er Sheva Player David Hofer Looks Forward to European Clash as Coach
David Hofer, former Hapoel Be'er Sheva player and current coach of Union Saint-Gilloise, expressed excitement about facing his former Israeli club in the Europa League group stage…
Hapoel Tel Aviv Emerges as Israel’s Strongest Football Team Amid Maccabi Tel Aviv’s European Failure
Hapoel Tel Aviv is currently Israel’s strongest football team despite European elimination, while Maccabi Tel Aviv faces criticism for poor squad management after early European e…
Miki Berkovich’s Decline Highlights Life’s Fragility and Israel’s Changing Era
Miki Berkovich’s physical decline highlights the fragility of life and marks the end of an era for Israeli sports and national identity. His legendary career symbolizes a smaller…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Misses Champions League by Seconds, Losing Over 10 Million Euros
Hapoel Be'er Sheva missed qualifying for the UEFA Champions League by 18 seconds, costing the club over 10 million euros in potential earnings. Instead, they will compete in the U…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Falls Short of Champions League, Secures Europa League Spot
Hapoel Be'er Sheva aimed for the Champions League but fell short, securing a Europa League spot instead. Injuries and limited squad depth hindered their campaign, but the club pla…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Coach Ran Kozuch Reflects on Champions League Exit: 'Thank God'
Hapoel Be'er Sheva was eliminated from the Champions League qualifiers after a 5-2 loss to Sabah in Baku. Coach Ran Kozuch admitted the team was not deserving to advance but vowed…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Drops From Champions League, Awaits Tough Europa League Draw
Hapoel Be'er Sheva was eliminated from the Champions League qualifiers after losing to Sabah FK in extra time and will now compete in the Europa League group stage, awaiting a dra…
Israeli Premier League 2026/27 Season Preview Highlights Optimistic and Pessimistic Scenarios for All Teams
Israeli Premier League 2026/27 Season Preview Highlights Optimistic and Pessimistic Scenarios for All 14 Teams
Ahead of the 2026/27 Israeli Premier League season, forecasts present optimistic and pessimistic scenarios for all 14 teams, highlighting potential titles, European qualifications…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Advances Contract Talks with Eliel Peretz Amid Transfer Race
Hapoel Be'er Sheva is advancing contract talks with key midfielder Eliel Peretz after their recent win and is pursuing additional foreign and Israeli signings ahead of European co…
Former Hamas Hostage Yair Horen Reunites with Family and Returns to Football Passion at Turner Stadium
Yair Horen, freed after 498 days in Hamas captivity, reunited with his family and emotionally revisited Hapoel Be'er Sheva's stadium from a helicopter. His brother was released mo…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Seeks Redemption in Champions League Playoffs a Decade Later
Hapoel Be'er Sheva prepares to face Sabah FC in Champions League playoffs, aiming to overcome a decade-old hurdle after missing group stage qualification in 2016 and 2017.
Ran Kojukh Leads Hapoel Be'er Sheva Toward Historic Champions League Qualification
Ran Kojukh, coach of Hapoel Be'er Sheva, is close to leading the team to their first UEFA Champions League appearance after overcoming tough European qualifiers. His detailed prep…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Prepares for Historic Champions League Playoff Clash Against Sabah
Hapoel Be'er Sheva prepares for a crucial Champions League playoff match against Sabah in Bucharest, aiming to make history by reaching the group stage for the first time. The clu…
Israeli League Management Demands More Effective Playing Time From Referees
The Israeli Football League Management has urged the Referees Association to improve net playing time in matches, proposing measures like sideline ball holders to reduce delays, f…
Beitar Jerusalem Criticizes Maccabi Haifa CEO Over Community Award Controversy
Beitar Jerusalem won the President of Israel's Award for social contribution, prompting a sharp response from Maccabi Haifa's CEO Itzik Ovadia, who was accused of pressuring the a…
President Herzog Honors Israeli Football Teams for Social Contributions at Annual Ceremony
President Isaac Herzog is presenting awards to Israeli football teams for outstanding social contributions, with Alona Barkat of Hapoel Be'er Sheva receiving a special honor.
Maccabi Tel Aviv Forward Younes Melida Joins Hapoel Be'er Sheva on Three-Year Deal
Younes Melida has transferred from Maccabi Tel Aviv to Hapoel Be'er Sheva on a three-year deal for around 100,000 euros. The forward, who had limited playing time at Maccabi, join…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Pursues Previously Unavailable Foreign Players After European Success
After winning twice against Red Star Belgrade, Hapoel Be'er Sheva returns to Israel and plans to strengthen its squad by signing two foreign players, leveraging new funds from Eur…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Advances to Champions League Playoff After Historic Win Over Red Star Belgrade
Hapoel Be'er Sheva secured a historic 2-0 away win over Red Star Belgrade to advance to the UEFA Champions League playoff round, where they will face Azerbaijani champions Sabah F…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Coach Ran Kozuch Proud After Champions League Playoff Qualification
Hapoel Be'er Sheva defeated Red Star Belgrade 2-0 to advance to the Champions League playoff round with a 3-0 aggregate. Coach Ran Kozuch praised the team's performance and called…
Zahi Ahmed’s Rise From Abu Snan to Key Player for Hapoel Be’er Sheva
Zahi Ahmed, from Abu Snan, has become a key player for Hapoel Be’er Sheva after overcoming loans and proving his talent, scoring decisive goals in domestic and European matches. S…
Niv Eliasi Reflects on Challenging Season at Hapoel Be'er Sheva Before Greek Move
Niv Eliasi, loaned from Hapoel Be'er Sheva to Greek club Levadiakos, reflected on a difficult season losing his starting spot but sees his move to Greece as a career boost. He exp…
Israeli Football Association Eases Away-Fan Ban and Pyrotechnics Penalties for Upcoming Season
The Israeli Football Association and major clubs agreed to ease penalties on away-fan bans and pyrotechnics for the upcoming season, including no away-fan bans in second-round pla…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Shows Resilience Without Key Player Kangwa in Champions League Qualifier
Hapoel Be'er Sheva played a Champions League qualifier against Red Star Belgrade without star player Kings Kangwa, showing strong resilience and tactical discipline but ultimately…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva's Greatest European Upsets Ahead of Red Star Clash
Hapoel Be'er Sheva prepares to face Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League qualifiers, reflecting on five historic European victories, including wins over Inter Milan and Olymp…
Kings Kangwa Reflects on His Impactful Two Years at Hapoel Be'er Sheva Before Moving to Panathinaikos
Kings Kangwa, after two impactful years at Hapoel Be'er Sheva, has signed with Panathinaikos. He reflected on his achievements in Israel, the influence of security concerns on his…
Russian Premier League Club Offers €1.5 Million for Hapoel Be'er Sheva's Abu Romi
Russian Premier League club Akron Tolyatti offered Hapoel Be'er Sheva €1.5 million for winger Mohammed Abu Romi, including a €700,000 annual salary. Be'er Sheva declined the offer…
Israeli Football Clubs All Advance in European Competitions, Maccabi Tel Aviv Rated Best
All four Israeli football clubs, Maccabi Tel Aviv, Beitar Jerusalem, Hapoel Tel Aviv, and Hapoel Be'er Sheva, advanced in European competitions for the first time in eight years…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Prepares for Red Star Belgrade Clash with Key Defender Expected Fit
Hapoel Be'er Sheva prepares for European matches against Red Star Belgrade with defender Jibril Diop expected to recover from injury, while new signing Pedro Amador joins the squa…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Coach Kozuch Emphasizes Team Strengthening After Champions League Qualification
Hapoel Be'er Sheva advanced in the Champions League qualifiers after a 2-0 win over Vikingur, with coach Ran Kozuch praising the team and stressing the need to strengthen the squa…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Coach Kozuch Emphasizes Team Strengthening After Champions League Qualification
Hapoel Be'er Sheva advanced in the Champions League qualifiers after a 2-0 win over Vikingur, securing European competition this season. Coach Ran Kozuch praised the team’s effort…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Faces Challenge Replacing Star Midfielder Kings Kangwa
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Faces Uncertainty After Kings Kangwa's Departure
Hapoel Be'er Sheva faces uncertainty after star Kings Kangwa's transfer to Panathinaikos, recalling past struggles following Tony Wakama's 2018 departure. While Kangwa's exit rais…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Eyes Champions League Comeback Despite Iceland Loss and Kangwa Transfer Talks
Hapoel Be'er Sheva lost 2-1 to Vikingur Reykjavik in the Champions League qualifiers but aims to overturn the result in next week's return leg. Star player Kings Kangwa, targeted…
Kings Kangwa's Transfer to AEK Athens Remains Uncertain Amid Praise for Commitment to Hapoel Be'er Sheva
Kings Kangwa's transfer from Hapoel Be'er Sheva to AEK Athens remains undecided after conflicting reports. The midfielder will play in the Champions League qualifier second leg be…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Prepares for Kings Kangwa's Transfer to Greek Champions AEK Athens
Hapoel Be'er Sheva is set to sell star midfielder Kings Kangwa to Greek champions AEK Athens after upcoming Champions League qualifiers. The club aims to advance in European compe…
