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Maccabi Haifa's Lior Refaelov Faces Fan Criticism in Test Season
Maccabi Haifa's professional manager, Lior Refaelov, faced fan boos and resignation calls during a recent match, marking a difficult start to his "test season." Despite club backi…
Maccabi Haifa Secures Crucial Win Amidst Fan Unrest, Brazilian Star Shines
Maccabi Haifa secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Hapoel Petah Tikva with a late goal from Brazilian star Bruninho, easing pressure on the team and coach amidst significant fan pr…
Maccabi Haifa Fans Criticize Sporting Director Lior Refaelov
Maccabi Haifa's professional manager, Lior Refaelov, was criticized by fans during a recent match due to the team's performance and squad building. This season is seen as a crucia…
Maccabi Haifa's New Signing Scores First Goal
Maccabi Haifa's new Brazilian player, Bruninho, assisted Andrea Novakovic in scoring his first goal for the club against Hapoel Petah Tikva. Novakovic made his debut start for the…
Maccabi Haifa Seeks Stability by Returning to Key Midfielder Amidst Early Season Struggles
Maccabi Haifa is under pressure after a 3-1 loss to Maccabi Tel Aviv, with coach Barak Bakhar looking to midfielder Ali Mohamed to stabilize the team. A win against Hapoel Petah…
Maccabi Haifa Eyes Comeback Against Hapoel Petah Tikva With Tactical Shifts
Maccabi Haifa, seeking to recover from a loss, is expected to field a changed lineup and potentially a new formation against Hapoel Petah Tikva. Coach Barak Bakhar is emphasizing…
Maccabi Haifa Welcomes Striker Guy Melamed Back to Squad
Maccabi Haifa striker Guy Melamed will be included in the squad for the first time this season after impressing in training. The team is also set to sign Pedro Brazão as they look…
Maccabi Haifa Seeks New Right Winger Amidst Squad Criticism
Maccabi Haifa is facing criticism after a loss to Maccabi Tel Aviv, with concerns about player performance and team building. The club is actively seeking a new foreign right wing…
Maccabi Haifa Coach Baruch Bakhar to Make Lineup Changes Against Hapoel Petah Tikva
Maccabi Haifa coach Baruch Bakhar plans lineup changes for the upcoming match against Hapoel Petah Tikva, including potential debuts and adjustments in midfield and defense, as th…
Striker Guy Melamed Demands Immediate Transfer from Maccabi Haifa to Maccabi Tel Aviv
Striker Guy Melamed wants to leave Maccabi Haifa immediately for Maccabi Tel Aviv and will ask the club not to block his transfer. Maccabi Tel Aviv is keen to sign him, while Macc…
Maccabi Haifa's Squad Building Criticized for Fundamental Flaws
An Israeli sports analyst criticizes Maccabi Haifa's squad building, questioning player selections, offensive strategy, and system suitability. The team's management is accused of…
Maccabi Haifa Optimistic Despite Underdog Status Against Maccabi Tel Aviv
Maccabi Haifa faces Maccabi Tel Aviv as underdogs but remains optimistic, focusing on new players and recent strong performance. Coach Barak Bakhar expects his team to execute the…
Barak Bachar Faces Midfield Selection Dilemma Ahead of Maccabi Haifa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv
Maccabi Haifa coach Barak Bachar is deciding on his 11th starter ahead of Monday's match against Maccabi Tel Aviv, with three midfielders competing for the spot. Ten players are c…
Guy Melamed Set to Return for Maccabi Haifa Against Maccabi Tel Aviv
Guy Melamed has recovered from injury and is expected to join Maccabi Haifa's squad against Maccabi Tel Aviv, though starting striker duties may go to Andrea Novakovic.
Referee Errs in Awarding Penalty to Maccabi Haifa Despite VAR Advice
The Israeli refereeing committee found that referee Omer Biran wrongly awarded a penalty to Maccabi Haifa against Hapoel Ramat Gan, ignoring VAR advice to overturn it, and critici…
Maccabi Haifa Misses Penalty After Controversial Call Against Hapoel Ramat Gan
Maccabi Haifa was awarded a penalty after Andrea Novakovic fell in the box, but Eitan Azulai missed the spot-kick in stoppage time against Hapoel Ramat Gan.
Maccabi Haifa Unveils Lineup With Five New Players Ahead of Season Opener Against Hapoel Ramat Gan
Maccabi Haifa prepares to open the 2026/27 Israeli Premier League season at home against Hapoel Ramat Gan with five new starters and a focus on tactical discipline. The club aims…
Maccabi Haifa Faces Critical Season Opener Against Promoted Hapoel Ramat Gan
Maccabi Haifa prepares for a crucial season opener against promoted Hapoel Ramat Gan, who return to the top league after 13 years. Both teams face key lineup decisions ahead of Sa…
Maccabi Haifa Prepares for Season Opener with Key Players Confirmed and Forward Line Competition
Maccabi Haifa prepares for its 2026/27 season opener against Hapoel Ramat Gan with eight players confirmed in the starting lineup and a competitive forward line. Andrea Novakovic…
Maccabi Haifa Seeks Foreign Winger After Manuel Benson's Season-Ending Injury
Maccabi Haifa's Manuel Benson will miss the entire 2026/27 season due to a severe knee injury, leading the club to seek a foreign winger replacement. Cedric Don and others may fil…
Maccabi Haifa Awaits Agba's Departure to Register Novakovic Under Foreign Player Limit
Maccabi Haifa cannot register new signing Andrea Novakovic until striker Peter Agba is sold, due to the eight-foreign-player limit imposed by Israeli league rules. The club curren…
Maccabi Haifa Worried After Home Loss Ahead of Liga Start Against Hapoel Ramat Gan
Maccabi Haifa lost 1-0 at home to Hapoel Jerusalem in their last Toto Cup match before the league starts against Hapoel Ramat Gan. The team showed weak performance, with key playe…
Maccabi Haifa to Start Pedro in Defense After 18 Months in Toto Cup Match
Maccabi Haifa will start Pedro in central defense for the first time in 18 months during their Toto Cup match against Hapoel Jerusalem, with the game serving as preparation for th…
Maccabi Haifa to Give Young Winger Iyad Khalili a Chance This Season
Maccabi Haifa plans to give young winger Iyad Khalili a key role this season after his loan return, while new signing Omer Nir'on joins training. Forward Andrea Novakovic remains…
Maccabi Haifa Faces Foreign Player Quota Issues Affecting Andrea Novakovic's Playtime
Maccabi Haifa faces foreign player quota issues preventing striker Andrea Novakovic from playing in the Toto Cup, as Peter Agba refuses loan moves. Novakovic is regaining fitness…
Maccabi Haifa's Foreign Player Dilemma Delays New Signings and Novakovic's Debut
Maccabi Haifa's foreign player limit is full, preventing new signing Andrea Novakovic from being registered and delaying his debut. Peter Agba's refusal to leave on loan amid offe…
Maccabi Haifa Assesses Yila Btayi's Knee Injury After Toto Cup Win Over Bnei Sakhnin
Maccabi Haifa won 1-0 against Bnei Sakhnin in the Toto Cup, with defender Yila Btayi sustaining a minor knee injury. The team praised key players and is building confidence for th…
Maccabi Haifa Assesses Yila Btayi's Knee Injury After Toto Cup Win Over Bnei Sakhnin
Maccabi Haifa won 1-0 against Bnei Sakhnin in the Toto Cup, marking their first clean sheet of the season. Belgian defender Yila Btayi suffered a knee injury but is not expected t…
Barak Bachar Highlights Manuel Benson's Impact as Maccabi Haifa Wins Toto Cup Match
Maccabi Haifa secured a 1-0 win over Bnei Sakhnin to finish third in the Toto Cup group stage, with coach Barak Bachar praising Manuel Benson's impact and expecting Andrea Novakov…
Maccabi Haifa Considers Registering Novakovic as Trialist Ahead of Toto Cup Match
Maccabi Haifa prepares for their Toto Cup match against Bnei Sakhnin with key players returning and doubts over others, while considering registering striker Andrea Novakovic as a…
Maccabi Haifa Expresses Mixed Feelings After Toto Cup Win Over Ironi Tiberias
Maccabi Haifa won 4-2 against Ironi Tiberias in the Toto Cup but remain concerned about their defensive weaknesses. Coach Barak Bachar highlighted that defensive issues involve th…
Manuel Benson Returns to Maccabi Haifa Squad After Three Months
Maccabi Haifa prepares for its Toto Cup match against Ironi Tiberias with Manuel Benson returning to the squad after three months. Andrea Novakovic remains sidelined due to illnes…
Maccabi Haifa Optimistic About Manuel Benson's Return Ahead of League Start
Maccabi Haifa is optimistic about Manuel Benson's gradual return from injury ahead of the Israeli Premier League start, with Andrea Novakovic nearing match fitness and plans to lo…
Maccabi Haifa Goalkeeper Omri Glazer's Injury Not Serious, Key Players Return to Training
Maccabi Haifa goalkeeper Omri Glazer's injury from a recent match is not serious, and he is expected to return soon. Midfielder Yarin Levi and forward Andrea Novakovic have also r…
Maccabi Haifa Suffers 3-0 Loss to Ironi Kiryat Shmona, Team Faces Internal Review
Maccabi Haifa lost 3-0 to Ironi Kiryat Shmona in the Toto Cup, highlighting defensive issues and prompting internal reviews. Coach Barak Bachar and sporting director Lior Refaelov…
Maccabi Haifa Coach Barak Bachar Makes Lineup Changes Ahead of Match Against Kiryat Shmona
Maccabi Haifa coach Barak Bachar adjusts the lineup for Tuesday's match against Ironi Kiryat Shmona, with Brazilian Tsunami starting and Ali Mohamed returning to midfield. The tea…
Maccabi Haifa Suspends Defender Pedro After Injury, Opens Foreign Player Slot
Maccabi Haifa has suspended defender Pedro after a new injury, removing him from the squad for at least half a season to free a foreign player slot. The 29-year-old Brazilian join…
Maccabi Haifa Captain Omri Glazer Expected to Start in Haifa Derby
Maccabi Haifa prepares for the Haifa derby with captain Omri Glazer expected to start, alongside Yarin Levi and new signing Yair Mordechai making his debut. Only two new foreign p…
Maccabi Haifa Signs Dutch Defender Nigel Lonwijk for €500,000 Transfer
Maccabi Haifa signed Dutch defender Nigel Lonwijk from Wolverhampton Wanderers for €500,000. The 23-year-old, who was loaned to Luton Town last season, becomes Haifa's sixth summe…
Maccabi Haifa Integrates New Signings Ahead of Derby Against Hapoel Haifa
Maccabi Haifa is preparing for the upcoming derby against Hapoel Haifa by integrating new signings including defender Nigel Lonwijk and goalkeeper Omri Glazer, while pursuing goal…
Maccabi Haifa Explains Early Substitution of New Signing Bruninho Ahead of Toto Cup Derby
Maccabi Haifa won 5-0 in a warm-up match before the Toto Cup derby against Hapoel Haifa. New signing Bruninho was substituted early as part of a plan to ease him into the league…
Maccabi Haifa Signs Goalkeeper Omri Glazer and Forward Andrea Novakovich
Maccabi Haifa has signed goalkeeper Omri Glazer for three years and forward Andrea Novakovich for two years, while selling goalkeeper Georgi Yarmakov to Metalist Kharkiv and loani…
Maccabi Haifa Signs Serbian-American Forward Andrea Novakovic for Two Years
Maccabi Haifa signed 29-year-old Serbian-American forward Andrea Novakovic from Italy's Serie B club Reggina on a two-year deal with a 300,000-euro annual salary. Novakovic, who h…
Maccabi Haifa Loans Jamaican Forward Trevin Stewart to Turkish Club Gaziantep
Maccabi Haifa has loaned Jamaican striker Trevin Stewart to Turkish club Gaziantep for one season with a purchase option, while signing Serbian-American forward Andrea Novakovic.
Maccabi Haifa Reaches Agreement to Renew Yarin Levi's Contract Without Early Release Clause
Maccabi Haifa has agreed to renew Yarin Levi's contract without a release clause for the first year, with an official signing expected after Tisha B'Av. The club is preparing for…
Maccabi Haifa Signs Andrea Novakovic Amid South Korean Club's Claims of Contract Snatching
Maccabi Haifa signed forward Andrea Novakovic after South Korean club Suwon FC claimed he was about to join them, leading to a contract dispute and Suwon withdrawing from negotiat…
Red Star Demands 250,000 Euros from Maccabi Haifa for Omri Glazer Transfer
Maccabi Haifa is negotiating a 250,000-euro compensation fee with Red Star Belgrade for goalkeeper Omri Glazer, who has agreed personal terms with Haifa. The club is also working…
Maccabi Haifa Signs Serbian-American Striker Andrea Novakovic Amid Mixed Italian Reviews
Andrea Novakovic, a 29-year-old Serbian-American striker, joins Maccabi Haifa after seven years in Italy's Serie B with mixed success. Known for his physical play and work ethic b…