Beitar Jerusalem
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Beitar Jerusalem, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Hapoel Ramat Gan Returns to Israeli Premier League After 13 Years with Major Overhaul
Hapoel Ramat Gan has returned to the Israeli Premier League after 13 years, following a major ownership change and squad overhaul. The new owners rescued the club from financial c…
Supercomputer Predicts Tough European Challenges for Israeli Football Clubs
A supercomputer simulation predicts Israeli football clubs Hapoel Be'er Sheva, Maccabi Tel Aviv, and Hapoel Tel Aviv face tough odds advancing in upcoming European playoffs agains…
Beitar Jerusalem Star Yarden Shua Vows League Title After Europa Conference League Exit
After Beitar Jerusalem's elimination from the Europa Conference League by Austria Vienna in a penalty shootout, star Yarden Shua expressed disappointment but vowed to win the Isra…
Beitar Jerusalem's Yarden Shoa Vows Championship After Europa Conference League Exit
After Beitar Jerusalem's elimination from the Europa Conference League by Austria Vienna in a penalty shootout, star Yarden Shoa expressed disappointment but vowed to win the Isra…
Maccabi Haifa Adjusts Youth Integration Strategy Ahead of New Season
Maccabi Haifa's plan to heavily integrate youth players into the first team has been tempered ahead of the new season. While several young talents remain in the squad or on loan…
Two Young Men Charged with Arson of Japnika Branch in Givatayim Amid Crime Family Feud
Two 18-year-olds from Rehovot have been charged with arson at a Japnika restaurant in Givatayim amid a feud between crime families, with one employee inside during the attack. The…
Eli Ohana Criticizes Beitar Jerusalem's Risky Play After European Exit
Eli Ohana criticized Beitar Jerusalem's coach Almog Cohen for insisting on risky buildup play after a 2-0 lead, which led to their elimination from European competition. Ohana str…
Maccabi Tel Aviv to Host Maccabi Haifa on August 31 in Israeli Premier League Round Two
The Israeli Premier League announced the full schedule for its second round, with Maccabi Tel Aviv hosting Maccabi Haifa on August 31 at 20:30.
Israeli Football Teams Boost UEFA Ranking With Strong European Qualifiers Performance
Israeli football clubs earned 0.750 UEFA points this week, boosting Israel to 24th in the rankings with three teams left in European qualifiers. The country aims to reach 23rd pla…
Former Israeli Football Star Shimon Gershon Builds Diverse Business Ventures Including Fintech Startup
Shimon Gershon, a former Israeli football star, has built a multifaceted business career including coffee franchises, real estate, and a fintech startup offering digital rental gu…
Israeli Footballers in Europe Hire Private Security Amid Rising Anti-Israel Tensions
Due to rising anti-Israel hostility in Europe, Israeli footballers playing for European clubs have started hiring private security to protect themselves off the field. This trend…
Beitar Jerusalem Eliminated on Penalties in Europe; Maccabi Tel Aviv Wins but Also Drops to Conference League
Beitar Jerusalem was eliminated on penalties by Austria Vienna in the Conference League qualifiers after a 3-3 aggregate draw. Maccabi Tel Aviv won their Europa League qualifier m…
Beitar Jerusalem's Omer Atzili Shines with Third European Goal This Summer
Beitar Jerusalem's Omer Atzili scored his third European goal this summer in a match against Austria Vienna, boosting hopes for Conference League playoff qualification.
Gabi Kanikovski Advances to Playoffs with Ferencvaros, Set to Face Mohamed Salah
Israeli player Gabi Kanikovski helped Ferencvaros advance to the European playoff round after a 1-1 draw with Gornik Zabrze, setting up a clash with Mohamed Salah's Trabzonspor.
Beitar Jerusalem's Yarden Cohen Injured in Warm-Up, Replaced Before Conference League Playoff Match
Beitar Jerusalem's left-back Yarden Cohen was injured during warm-up before their August 13, 2026, Conference League playoff match against Austria Vienna and was replaced by Nevo…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Struggles with Foreign Player Utilization Ahead of Season Start
Maccabi Tel Aviv's poor use of foreign players contributed to a 3-0 Europa League loss to CSKA Sofia, raising concerns about their season preparation. Their foreign players have o…
Beitar Jerusalem Fans March in Vienna Amid Heavy Police Presence and Antifa Protest
Beitar Jerusalem faces Austria Wien in Vienna with over 1,000 fans attending amid heavy police security and Antifa protests condemning the club's alleged racism.
Beitar Jerusalem Faces Dilemma Over Pressing Intensity of Star Players Shua and Atzili
Beitar Jerusalem coach Almog Cohen urges star players Omri Atzili and Yarden Shua to increase their pressing intensity or face substitution as the team aims to advance in European…
Maccabi Haifa Midfielder Yarin Levi Signs New Contract with 40% Salary Increase
Yarin Levi signed a new contract with Maccabi Haifa, securing a 40% salary raise and extending his deal until 2030. The 21-year-old midfielder reaffirmed his commitment to the clu…
István Pisont Joins Beitar Jerusalem Fans Ahead of Vienna Match
István Pisont, former Beitar Jerusalem star, joined fans traveling to Vienna for their match against Austria Vienna, recalling his key goal that helped secure Beitar's 1998 champi…
Hapoel Tel Aviv Faces Long Odds Against Atalanta in Conference League Playoff
Hapoel Tel Aviv advanced to the Conference League playoff but faces a strong Atalanta side with only an 8% chance to advance, according to data analysis. Atalanta's squad is vastl…
Israeli Premier League Postpones Opening Matches Due to European Playoff Successes
The Israeli Premier League postponed opening matches involving Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Be'er Sheva due to their advancement in European competition playoffs, with future fixtur…
Beitar Jerusalem Prepares for Crucial Austria Vienna Comeback in Austria
Beitar Jerusalem prepares to overturn a 2-1 first-leg loss against Austria Vienna in Austria to advance in Europe and face Braga. Coach Almog Cohen and striker Sean Weisman, retur…
Channel 14 Anchor Revealed as Former Beitar Jerusalem Youth Goalkeeper in Rare Photo
Channel 14 news anchor Tamir Schneid was shown in a rare photo as a youth goalkeeper for Beitar Jerusalem during a recent broadcast. Schneid humorously acknowledged the reveal and…
Former Maccabi Tel Aviv Player Confirms Eran Zahavi's Return as Sporting Director Amid Internal Club Divisions
Tal Ben Haim confirmed Eran Zahavi will return to Maccabi Tel Aviv as sporting director under Mitch Goldhar's ownership despite some internal opposition. Zahavi is expected to tak…
Beitar Jerusalem Aims for Championship After Last Season's Runner-Up Finish
Beitar Jerusalem is targeting the Israeli Premier League title after finishing second last season, making key player and coaching changes to strengthen the team.
Maccabi Haifa Renews Yarin Levi's Contract with Improved Terms
Maccabi Haifa has renewed and upgraded midfielder Yarin Levi's contract after his successful loan at Beitar Jerusalem and national team appearances, securing his future role in th…
Beitar Jerusalem Faces Protests and Heightened Security Ahead of Vienna and Katowice Matches
Beitar Jerusalem faces protests in Vienna ahead of their UEFA Conference League match against Austria Wien, labeled as a racist club by local activists. Simultaneously, Hapoel Tel…
Hapoel Tel Aviv Fans Rush to Sell Out Toto Cup Semifinal Against Kiryat Shmona
Hapoel Tel Aviv fans are rapidly buying tickets for the Toto Cup semifinal against Ironi Kiryat Shmona, with over 6,000 sold ahead of the Saturday match in Petah Tikva. The team…
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…
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…
Almog Cohen Risks Losing Key Beitar Jerusalem Players Over Intensity Dispute
Beitar Jerusalem must overturn a 2-1 loss to Austria Vienna in Thursday's away leg to reach the playoffs. Debate arose over coach Almog Cohen's handling of star players Omer Atzil…
Israeli Football Tribunal Upholds Compensation Amount Beitar Jerusalem Must Pay Ashdod for Noam Mouta
The Israeli Football Association's Supreme Tribunal rejected M.S. Ashdod's appeal, confirming Beitar Jerusalem must pay 450,000 shekels for player Noam Mouta, finalizing the compe…
Liam Golan and Romi Yosifoff Officially Confirm Relationship with First Joint Photos
Liam Golan, son of Eyal Golan and Ilanit Levy, publicly confirms his relationship with content creator Romi Yosifoff by sharing couple photos during their Mykonos vacation.
New Unified Football Club Formed in Rehovot After 100 Years, Led by Former Beitar Jerusalem Coach
Rehovot has formed a new unified football club, Ironi Rehovot, led by former Beitar Jerusalem coach Benny Ben Zaken, starting in Liga Alef South. The city's mayor orchestrated the…
Pro-Palestinian Group Plans Protest at Vienna Stadium Ahead of Beitar Jerusalem Match
A pro-Palestinian group in Vienna is organizing a protest with Palestinian flags outside the Generali Arena during Beitar Jerusalem's Conference League match against Austria Vienn…
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…
Beitar Jerusalem's Ilay Hajaj Offered to Austrian Club as Team Prepares for Vienna Match
Beitar Jerusalem prepares for a crucial match against Austria Vienna with defender Ori Dahan in the squad due to an injury, while winger Ilay Hajaj seeks a move abroad, including…
Austria Vienna Loses 2-0 to LASK Linz Ahead of Conference League Rematch with Beitar Jerusalem
Austria Vienna lost 2-0 to LASK Linz in the Austrian league and remains winless after two games. They will face Beitar Jerusalem again in the Conference League qualifiers on Thurs…
Beitar Jerusalem Defender Gil Cohen Out for a Month Due to Muscle Tear
Beitar Jerusalem defender Gil Cohen will miss about a month due to a muscle tear sustained against Austria Vienna, leading to lineup changes ahead of their Conference League quali…
AEL Limassol Considers Replacing Israeli Left-Back Yahav Gurfinkel Amid Performance Concerns
Israeli left-back Yahav Gurfinkel's position at Cypriot club AEL Limassol is uncertain due to underwhelming performances. The club is considering signing another left-back, which…
All Israeli European Football Teams to Play Away in Toto Cup Matches
All four Israeli football teams playing in European competitions will play away games in the upcoming Toto Cup matches to ease logistical burdens amid their busy schedules. Maccab…
Chef Assaf Granit Apologizes for Controversial Menu Message Excluding Hapoel Fans
Assaf Granit's Jerusalem bar faced backlash after a menu message excluded Hapoel fans, prompting the chef to apologize and clarify it was a misguided joke by an employee. He affir…
Zion 3 Episode Reviews Israeli Football Clubs’ European Performances and Challenges
The latest Zion 3 episode reviews Israeli football clubs’ recent European matches, highlighting Hapoel Be'er Sheva’s win, Maccabi Tel Aviv’s struggles, Beitar Jerusalem’s challeng…
Israeli Politics Heat Up Amid Security Scandal and Election Preparations
Israel’s 2026 election campaign gains pace amid a security leak scandal implicating Netanyahu’s advisers. New political parties emerge, settler representation in Likud is conteste…
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…
Billionaire Edmond Safra Transforms Hapoel Tel Aviv with Massive Investment
Jewish-American billionaire Edmond Safra has invested heavily in Hapoel Tel Aviv since acquiring the club two years ago, boosting its budget and infrastructure. His strategic, low…
Israeli Premier League Transfer Window Midterm Review Highlights Strengthened and Weakened Teams
About a month before the Israeli Premier League season starts, a midterm review of the summer transfer window shows Beitar Jerusalem and Maccabi Netanya as the biggest improvers…