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Barak Bachar

Israeli-media coverage mentioning Barak Bachar, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.

Sports10 hours ago

Omer Nir'on Joins Maccabi Haifa on Loan with Purchase Option

Omer Nir'on is joining Maccabi Haifa on loan from Maccabi Netanya with a purchase option, expected to return from injury soon and serve as backup goalkeeper. His move may cause se…

Sports20 hours ago

Red Star Belgrade Coach Resigns After Heavy Defeat to Hapoel Be'er Sheva

Red Star Belgrade coach Dejan Stankovic resigned after a 2-0 home defeat to Hapoel Be'er Sheva in the Champions League qualifiers, amid fan protests and harsh criticism. The club…

Sports22 hours ago

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Charges Toward Champions League Dream as Europe's Dark Horse

Hapoel Be'er Sheva is advancing confidently toward the UEFA Champions League group stage after a strong win against Red Star Belgrade, showcasing team unity and key player perform…

Sports2 days ago·2 outlets

Slobodan Drapić Reflects on Coaching Challenges and Future Prospects in Israeli Football

Slobodan Drapić, a veteran Israeli football coach, starts the 2026/27 season without a team, reflecting on past challenges including media struggles and club disagreements. He rem…

Sports2 days ago

Israeli Football Clubs Face Historic Challenges in European Playoff Qualification

Israeli football clubs have faced the UEFA playoff round 11 times since 2009, with Hapoel Be'er Sheva set to become the 13th this Tuesday. Despite challenges like playing without…

Sports2 days ago·2 outlets

Maccabi Haifa Coaches and Manager Back Midfielder Yarin Levi Ahead of League Start

Maccabi Haifa is finalizing preparations for the new league season, with key players returning from injury. Midfielder Yarin Levi has received strong backing from coach Barak Bach…

Sports3 days ago

Idan Vered Highlights Chaos at Red Star Belgrade After Shock Loss to Hapoel Be'er Sheva

Idan Vered, former Red Star Belgrade player, described chaos at the club after their surprising loss to Hapoel Be'er Sheva. He highlighted Red Star's underestimation of Be'er Shev…

Sports3 days ago

Upcoming Matches Will Decide Barak Bachar's Future at Maccabi Haifa

Sports analyst Moti Ivoneer criticized Maccabi Haifa's weak preseason showing and said upcoming games will determine coach Barak Bachar's future. He also condemned Maccabi Tel Avi…

Sports4 days ago

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…

Sports4 days ago

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…

Sports4 days ago·3 outlets

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…

Sports5 days ago·2 outlets

Diego Flores Transforms Instituto Into Argentine League Surprise After Maccabi Haifa Exit

Diego Flores, after a difficult tenure at Maccabi Haifa, has successfully transformed Instituto in Argentina into a top-performing team through tactical changes and patient manage…

Sports6 days ago·2 outlets

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…

Sports6 days ago

Barak Bachar Faces Career Challenges After Early Success in Israeli Football

Barak Bachar, a highly successful Israeli football coach, is currently facing career challenges after early triumphs, including multiple championships and European campaigns. His…

Tech7 days ago·1 outlets

Eran Zahavi and Shalom Michaeli-Shvili Compete in Samsung Galaxy Z Launch Padel Tournament

Samsung launched its new Galaxy Z foldable phone series with a padel tournament at A Padel club in Savyon, featuring Israeli sports and entertainment stars. The winning team recei…

Sports7 days ago·2 outlets

Maccabi Haifa Offers Half a Million Shekels and Player Zohar Zasno for Maccabi Netanya Captain Karam Jaber

Maccabi Haifa has offered Maccabi Netanya 500,000 shekels and player Zohar Zasno to acquire captain Karam Jaber, but Netanya rejected the offer. Haifa is preparing a new proposal…

Sports7 days ago·2 outlets

Maccabi Haifa Debates Adding Another Foreign Player Ahead of Season Opener

Maccabi Haifa is negotiating to sign goalkeeper Omer Katz and considering adding another foreign player before the league starts, while deciding which current foreign players to r…

SportsAug 5, 2026·2 outlets

Maccabi Haifa Faces Urgent Call to Boost Aggression and Defensive Strength

Maccabi Haifa has conceded eight goals in three Toto Cup games due to a lack of defensive aggression. The coaching staff has just over two weeks to instill a more aggressive appro…

SportsAug 5, 2026·3 outlets

Maccabi Haifa Shows Promise Despite Defensive Struggles in Toto Cup Win Over Tiberias

Maccabi Haifa won against Tiberias in the Toto Cup but showed defensive frailties and low attendance. Bronninio and Ethan Azulai impressed offensively, while defensive issues and…

SportsAug 4, 2026

Maccabi Haifa Debuts Young Goalkeeper Glen Alvin in Toto Cup Match

Maccabi Haifa started 19-year-old goalkeeper Glen Alvin in a Toto Cup match against Tiberias, marking his first senior start. Alvin, originally the third-choice keeper, moved up d…

SportsAug 4, 2026·2 outlets

Red Star Belgrade Struggles to Integrate Louizo Amid Rising Competition

Louizos Louizo, a top Israeli league player, transferred to Red Star Belgrade for 3.5 million euros but has struggled to integrate. Serbian club Red Star prefers faster winger Usm…

SportsAug 4, 2026·2 outlets

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…

SportsAug 3, 2026·2 outlets

Nahorai Yifrah Joins M.S. Kiryat Yam on Loan to Revive Promising Career

Nahorai Yifrah, a promising winger from Maccabi Haifa, has been loaned to M.S. Kiryat Yam in the National League to gain playing time after recovering from a serious knee injury…

SportsAug 2, 2026

Guy Serfaty Confident Hapoel Be'er Sheva Can Defeat Red Star Belgrade in Champions League Qualifiers

Guy Serfaty, former assistant coach at Red Star Belgrade, believes Hapoel Be'er Sheva can defeat Red Star in upcoming Champions League qualifiers despite challenges like losing ke…

SportsAug 2, 2026·2 outlets

Maccabi Haifa to Start Glen Alvin Against Tiberias as Mohammed Sits Out

Maccabi Haifa will start young goalkeeper Glen Alvin against Ironi Tiberias as Ali Mohammed sits out with an ankle issue. The team seeks to rebound after early Toto Cup losses, wi…

SportsJul 31, 2026

Hapoel Petah Tikva Keeper Omer Katz Stays Despite Maccabi Haifa Interest

Omer Katz will remain with Hapoel Petah Tikva despite reportedly agreeing to terms with Maccabi Haifa, who now lack a confirmed backup goalkeeper due to Omri Glazer's injury.

SportsJul 30, 2026·4 outlets

Maccabi Haifa Faces Harsh Criticism After Poor Start to Season

Maccabi Haifa has faced severe criticism after two heavy Toto Cup losses, with analysts calling for the dismissal of coach Barak Bachar and sporting director Lior Rafaelov due to…

SportsJul 30, 2026·3 outlets

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 Goalkeeper Omri Glazer's Injury Not Serious, Key Players Return to Training
SportsJul 29, 2026·2 outlets

Red Star Belgrade Awaits Hapoel Be'er Sheva in Champions League Third Qualifying Round

Hapoel Be'er Sheva advanced in the Champions League qualifiers but faces a tough opponent in Red Star Belgrade, a club with a strong European pedigree and a significantly higher s…

SportsJul 29, 2026·2 outlets

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Prepares for Crucial Champions League Clash, Parts Ways with Two Stars

Hapoel Be'er Sheva faces a crucial Champions League qualifier in Hungary against Vikingur, aiming to overturn a first-leg deficit. The match also marks the final game for stars Ki…

SportsJul 29, 2026

Kings Kangwa Bids Farewell to Hapoel Be'er Sheva After Impactful Two Years

Kings Kangwa, a key midfielder for Hapoel Be'er Sheva, plays his final match for the Israeli club in Hungary after two influential seasons. He helped the team win titles and earne…

SportsJul 29, 2026·3 outlets

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 Suffers 3-0 Loss to Ironi Kiryat Shmona, Team Faces Internal Review
SportsJul 29, 2026·2 outlets

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, marking their second defeat in four days. The team showed defensive weaknesses and poor performances from several pl…

Maccabi Haifa Suffers 3-0 Loss to Ironi Kiryat Shmona, Team Faces Internal Review
SportsJul 28, 2026·2 outlets

Maccabi Haifa Faces Slim Chance to Advance in Toto Cup Group Stage

Maccabi Haifa's recent loss in the Toto Cup group stage has left them with a very slim chance to advance to the semifinals. They must win their remaining matches and rely on other…

SportsJul 28, 2026·3 outlets

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…

SportsJul 25, 2026·3 outlets

Hapoel Haifa Edges Maccabi Haifa 3-2 in Season-Opening Toto Cup Derby

Hapoel Haifa won 3-2 against Maccabi Haifa in the Toto Cup derby at Sammy Ofer Stadium on July 25, 2026. Hapoel led 3-0 before Maccabi scored two late goals but failed to complete…

SportsJul 25, 2026

Maccabi Haifa Defender Pedrão Suffers Minor Groin Tear Ahead of Derby Match

Maccabi Haifa defender Pedrão suffers a minor groin tear during a friendly, jeopardizing his return and loan plans. He was set to start in the derby against Hapoel Haifa, but his…

SportsJul 24, 2026

Maccabi Haifa Parts Ways with Dolev Haziza After Seven Years

Dolev Haziza officially leaves Maccabi Haifa after seven years to join Maccabi Netanya. Haifa's sporting director and coach discussed the difficult decision, acknowledging Haziza'…

SportsJul 24, 2026·2 outlets

Maccabi Haifa Coach Barak Bachar Promises Major Changes After Tough Season

Maccabi Haifa coach Barak Bachar announced major changes in the squad and club structure ahead of the 2026/27 season to improve after a poor previous year. The team introduced new…

SportsJul 24, 2026

Maccabi Haifa Signs Dutch Defender Nigel Lonwijk for €500,000

Maccabi Haifa signed Dutch defender Nigel Lonwijk from Wolverhampton Wanderers for €500,000 on July 24, 2026. The 23-year-old, who played last season on loan at Luton Town, become…

SportsJul 24, 2026·2 outlets

Maccabi Haifa Faces Defensive Doubts Ahead of Derby Against Hapoel Haifa

Maccabi Haifa prepares for Saturday's derby against Hapoel Haifa amid defensive injuries and fitness doubts, with Pedro uncertain and Bronninio likely starting on the bench. New s…

SportsJul 23, 2026

Athletic Bilbao's Aymeric Laporte Makes Senior Debut Against Israeli Club Ironi Kiryat Shmona

Athletic Bilbao defender Aymeric Laporte debuted in senior football against Israeli club Ironi Kiryat Shmona in 2012, later becoming a world champion with Spain.

SportsJul 22, 2026·5 outlets

Maccabi Haifa Nears Signing Wolves Defender Nigel Lonwijk to Strengthen Defense

Maccabi Haifa is set to sign 23-year-old defender Nigel Lonwijk from Wolverhampton Wanderers for around 500,000 euros, bolstering their defense ahead of the new season. The transf…

SportsJul 22, 2026

Maccabi Haifa Explains Early Substitution of New Signing Bruninho Ahead of Toto Cup Derby

Maccabi Haifa won 5-0 against Hapoel Kfar Saba 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 e…

SportsJul 21, 2026

Israeli Premier League Prepares for New Season Amid Transfers and Team Uncertainties

One month before the Israeli Premier League season starts, teams like Maccabi Haifa and Beitar Jerusalem impress with signings, while others face challenges. Maccabi Tel Aviv weak…

SportsJul 21, 2026·5 outlets

Israeli Goalkeeper Omri Glazer Returns to Maccabi Haifa with Highest Israeli Salary

Omri Glazer, Israel's national team goalkeeper, signed a three-year contract with Maccabi Haifa on July 21, 2026, becoming the highest-paid Israeli player at the club. He returns…

SportsJul 21, 2026·2 outlets

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…

SportsJul 19, 2026·2 outlets

Maccabi Haifa Signs Brazilian Defender Tsunami for Two Years

Brazilian defender Wanderson Tsunami has signed a two-year deal with Israeli club Maccabi Haifa. The 30-year-old versatile player will mainly serve as a left-back until injured te…