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Maccabi Haifa Prepares for Kiryat Shmona Clash with New Signing
Maccabi Haifa is set to debut new signing Pedro Brazão in their upcoming match against Kiryat Shmona. The team is also evaluating the future of player Pedrão as the transfer windo…
Maccabi Haifa Plans for Injured Midfielder Amit Arzi Through January
Maccabi Haifa is preparing for an upcoming match, with new signing Pedro Brazão available and Guni Naor nearing a transfer. Young midfielder Amit Arzi is expected to stay with the…
Maccabi Haifa Midfielder Guni Naor in Talks for Transfer
Maccabi Haifa midfielder Guni Naor is in transfer talks with Hapoel Ramat Gan and Ironi Tiberias. The 27-year-old has not been a regular starter and spent part of last season on l…
Maccabi Haifa Loans Young Midfielder Dickson Mohamed to Hapoel Afula
Maccabi Haifa has loaned 18-year-old Dickson Mohamed, brother of current player Ali Mohamed, to Hapoel Afula for the season. The young midfielder signed a long-term contract and w…
Maccabi Haifa Weighs Last-Minute Foreign Player Signing
Maccabi Haifa is considering signing a foreign player to reinforce its defense or midfield due to limited Israeli options. The club is also managing player injuries and returns, w…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Dominates Early Season, Maccabi Haifa Struggles
Maccabi Tel Aviv secured a dominant 4-1 win over Hapoel Be'er Sheva, establishing themselves as early league favorites. Maccabi Haifa struggles with offensive consistency despite…
Maccabi Haifa Midfielder Yarin Levi Draws Interest from Beitar Jerusalem and Hapoel Beer Sheva
Maccabi Haifa midfielder Yarin Levi, who recently signed a new three-year deal, is facing limited playing time and is now a target for both Beitar Jerusalem and Hapoel Beer Sheva…
Maccabi Haifa Bolsters Attack with New Portuguese Winger Pedro Brazão
Maccabi Haifa has signed Portuguese winger Pedro Brazão, who is expected to debut soon. The club is also finalizing the signing of Dixon, Ali Mohamed's brother, while Lior Kasa an…
Maccabi Haifa Fans Bar Player Yarin Levi From Chants Over Past Slogans
Maccabi Haifa's "Green Monkeys" fan group will not chant for player Yarin Levi due to past "hate songs" he sang for Beitar Jerusalem. Despite failed attempts to resolve the issue…
Hapoel Kfar Saba Sacks Coach Shachar Weizinger After Heavy Loss
Hapoel Kfar Saba dismissed head coach Shachar Weizinger following a 6-1 loss, with the team currently sitting in 15th place in the National League. Weizinger had a previous stint…
Maccabi Haifa's Tactics Mismatch Squad, Analyst Argues
An analysis of Maccabi Haifa's soccer team argues that their current three-defender formation does not suit the available players, particularly lacking effective wing-backs. The p…
Maccabi Haifa Midfielder Michael Ohana Nears Transfer to Ironi Tiberias
Maccabi Haifa midfielder Michael Ohana is in advanced negotiations to transfer to Ironi Tiberias, with Hapoel Petah Tikva also interested. The move comes as Maccabi Haifa seeks to…
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 Secures Home Win Amidst Performance Concerns
Maccabi Haifa defeated Hapoel Petah Tikva 2-1 at home, with Bruninho and goalkeeper Omri Glazer being key players. Coach Barak Bakhar noted the team is not performing at its peak…
Maccabi Haifa Coach Backs Staying Player, Celebrates Crucial Win
Maccabi Haifa defeated Hapoel Petah Tikva 2-1 with a late goal, easing pressure on coach Barak Bakhar. Bakhar confirmed his desire for Guy Melamed to stay and praised new signing…
Beitar Jerusalem Eyes Midfielder Yarin Levi's Return
Beitar Jerusalem is reportedly considering a move to re-sign midfielder Yarin Levi, who has seen decreased playing time with Maccabi Haifa. Levi previously played for Beitar on a…
Maccabi Haifa Secures Crucial 2-1 Victory Over Hapoel Petah Tikva
Maccabi Haifa defeated Hapoel Petah Tikva 2-1 in the Israeli Premier League, with goals from new signings Andrija Novakovich and Bruninho. The win came amid fan discontent and pro…
Maccabi Haifa's Bettaï Suffers Head Injury During Match
Maccabi Haifa's Yilai Bettaï was stretchered off the field with a head injury during a match against Hapoel Petah Tikva on Saturday. He was replaced by Iyad Hallaili and will unde…
Maccabi Haifa Secures 2-1 Victory Over Hapoel Petah Tikva with Goals from New Signings
Maccabi Haifa defeated Hapoel Petah Tikva 2-1 in the Israeli Premier League, with goals from new foreign signings Andrija Novakovich and Bruninho. The win eased pressure on the te…
Maccabi Haifa Midfielder Dolev Haziza Recounts Humiliating Exit
Maccabi Haifa midfielder Dolev Haziza described a humiliating exit from the club after seven years, detailing a meeting where he felt mistreated by management. He ultimately trans…
Maccabi Haifa Signs Portuguese Winger Pedro Brazão on Three-Year Deal
Maccabi Haifa has signed Portuguese winger Pedro Brazão on a three-year contract with an option for a fourth season. The 23-year-old joins from Turkish club Bodrum for a fee of €7…
Maccabi Haifa Includes Striker Guy Melamed in Squad for First Time This Season
Maccabi Haifa has included striker Guy Melamed in their squad for the first time this season ahead of their match against Hapoel Petah Tikva. The team is also set to finalize the…
Maccabi Haifa Nears Signing of Winger Pedro Brazão with Intriguing Past
Maccabi Haifa is close to signing Portuguese winger Pedro Brazão, a former prodigy who struggled to meet expectations before reviving his career in Turkey's second division. The c…
Maccabi Haifa Coach Addresses Fan Frustration After Loss
Maccabi Haifa coach Barak Bakhar addressed fan frustration after a 3-1 loss to Maccabi Tel Aviv, acknowledging the team's need to improve and emphasizing that the squad with many…
Maccabi Haifa Coach Barak Bakhar Speaks Ahead of Hapoel Petah Tikva Match
Maccabi Haifa coach Barak Bakhar spoke to the press on Friday ahead of his team's Saturday home game against Hapoel Petah Tikva. The team seeks a win after their first loss of the…
Maccabi Haifa Signs Dixon Mohammed, Brother of Ali, on Long-Term Deal
Maccabi Haifa is signing Dixon Mohammed, the younger brother of current player Ali Mohammed, to a long-term contract. He will be loaned to Hapoel Kfar Saba for the season.
Maccabi Haifa Must Avoid Selling Striker Guy Melamed to Rival Maccabi Tel Aviv
The article argues that Maccabi Haifa should not sell striker Guy Melamed to their direct rival, Maccabi Tel Aviv, citing professional, financial, and reputational risks. Despite…
Messi's Farewell Video Criticized for Generic Content and Poor Timing
Lionel Messi's retirement from the Argentine national football team was met with criticism for a generic farewell video and poor timing, overshadowing his departure. The article a…
Dolav Haziza Feels Betrayed by Maccabi Haifa's Management
Former Maccabi Haifa player Dolav Haziza feels betrayed by the club's management and coaching staff after his departure. He described his exit as painful and disrespectful, despit…
Dolev Haziza Recounts Humiliation and Betrayal at Maccabi Haifa
Dolev Haziza detailed his "humiliating" exit from Maccabi Haifa, citing personal betrayal by coach Barak Bakhar and director Lior Raphaëlov. He described being ignored by Bakhar a…
Maccabi Haifa Denies Report of Coach Barak Bakhar's Imminent Firing
Maccabi Haifa has strongly denied a report suggesting coach Barak Bakhar could be fired immediately, calling the claims "not true and devoid of any basis." The report emerged afte…
Maccabi Haifa's Squad Building Criticized After Loss to Maccabi Tel Aviv
Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Maccabi Haifa 3-1, with the author heavily criticizing Haifa's squad building, coaching, and player performance. Maccabi Tel Aviv's superior play and str…
Maccabi Haifa Faces Criticism After Loss to Maccabi Tel Aviv
Maccabi Haifa is under fire after a 3-1 loss to Maccabi Tel Aviv, with coach Barak Bakhar facing criticism for questionable lineup decisions and the team's defensive performance…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Eyes Striker Guy Melamed From Maccabi Haifa
Maccabi Tel Aviv plans to approach Maccabi Haifa about signing striker Guy Melamed, who has struggled for playing time. The transfer is seen as possible if Melamed pushes for it…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Player Ratings Revealed After Victory Over Maccabi Haifa
Sports commentator Moshe Prium issued player ratings after Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Maccabi Haifa 3-1. Ismael Sissoko, Dor Peretz, and Kenny Miller were top performers for Maccab…
Maccabi Haifa Eyes Former Sevilla Winger Rony Lopes
Maccabi Haifa is interested in signing free agent winger Rony Lopes, formerly of Sevilla, to replace the injured Manuel Benson. Lopes brings significant experience from top Europe…
Maccabi Haifa Secures Yarin Levi Amidst Transfer Speculation
Maccabi Haifa has secured midfielder Yarin Levi with an upgraded contract, fending off interest from European clubs and MLS. The club's leadership and coach have expressed confide…
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…
Maccabi Haifa Coach Barak Bakhar Fueled by Underdog Status Ahead of Clash with Maccabi Tel Aviv
Maccabi Haifa coach Barak Bakhar stated the team is motivated by being underestimated ahead of their crucial match against Maccabi Tel Aviv. The team is focused on improving perfo…
Israeli Sports Stars Engage Youth in Anti-Bullying Initiative
Israeli sports stars and personalities are launching "Changing the Rules of the Game," a week-long initiative from September 6-10 across Israel. The program uses sports to engage…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Takes Early Lead Over Sabah in Champions League Playoff
Hapoel Be'er Sheva took a 1-0 lead in the second leg of their Champions League playoff against Sabah, extending their aggregate lead to 3-1. The goal followed a goalkeeper error a…
Israeli Football Teams Hold Strong Record Against Italian Clubs in European Competitions
Israeli football clubs have a strong competitive record against Italian teams, with six wins and notable victories spanning over 30 years, including recent successes by Maccabi Ha…
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.
Maccabi Haifa Signs Goalkeeper Omer Nir'on on One-Year Loan from Maccabi Netanya
Maccabi Haifa signed goalkeeper Omer Nir'on from Maccabi Netanya on a one-year loan with a purchase option, aiming to strengthen their squad. Nir'on will compete with Omri Glazer…
Maccabi Haifa Owner Initiates Tactical Shift Back to 4-3-3 Formation After Toto Cup Losses
After two unexpected losses in the Toto Cup, Maccabi Haifa's owner Yaakov Shahar intervened in tactical decisions, prompting a shift from a three-center-back system back to a 4-3-…
Hapoel Petah Tikva Keeper Omer Katz Stays Despite Maccabi Haifa Interest
Despite Maccabi Haifa's interest and personal terms agreed, Hapoel Petah Tikva confirms goalkeeper Omer Katz will stay, halting the transfer.
Zahi Ahmed Scores Crucial Goal for Hapoel Be'er Sheva in Champions League Qualifier
Zahi Ahmed scored a crucial goal for Hapoel Be'er Sheva in their Champions League qualifier against Vikingur, marking his 13th goal for the club and highlighting his knack for sco…
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 acknowledged the difficult decision, with Haziza expres…