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