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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…

Former Liverpool Player Albert Riera Set to Coach Red Star Belgrade After Stankovic Resignation

After Dejan Stankovic's resignation following Red Star Belgrade's Europa League exit, former Liverpool player Albert Riera is set to become the Serbian club's new coach ahead of t…

Dian Stankovic Resigns as Red Star Belgrade Coach After Defeat by Israeli Team

Dian Stankovic resigned as Red Star Belgrade coach after a 2-0 loss to Hapoel Be'er Sheva eliminated the Serbian club from the Champions League qualifiers. This was his second res…

Israeli Premier League Clubs Set to Break Transfer Revenue Records in Summer 2026

Israeli Premier League clubs are on track to break transfer revenue records this summer, potentially exceeding 40 million euros in player sales. This surge follows recent youth na…

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Achieves Historic European Win Over Red Star Belgrade

Hapoel Be'er Sheva achieved its biggest European victory by defeating Red Star Belgrade 2-0 away, surpassing previous wins including against Inter Milan. The win highlights superi…

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Celebrates Historic Champions League Playoff Qualification After Win in Serbia

Hapoel Be'er Sheva achieved a historic 2-0 win over Red Star Belgrade, qualifying for the UEFA Champions League playoff round for the third time. The club celebrated the milestone…

Security Failures Spark Injuries in Sabah vs Aarhus Champions League Match

A violent fan clash before the Sabah vs Aarhus Champions League match caused injuries and exposed Sabah's failure to meet UEFA security rules, prompting investigations and possibl…

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Club Doctor Taunted by Red Star Belgrade Fans After Celebrating with Israeli Flag

After Hapoel Be'er Sheva's win over Red Star Belgrade in Serbia, the club doctor celebrated with an Israeli flag and was targeted by hostile fans who threw objects at her, undersc…

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Advances to Champions League Playoff After Historic Win Over Red Star Belgrade

Hapoel Be'er Sheva secured a historic 2-0 away win over Red Star Belgrade to advance to the UEFA Champions League playoff round, where they will face Azerbaijani champions Sabah F…

Red Star Belgrade Faces Fallout After Shocking Champions League Loss to Hapoel Be'er Sheva

Hapoel Be'er Sheva defeated Red Star Belgrade 2-0 in Serbia, eliminating the Serbian champions from the Champions League qualifiers. The loss triggered harsh criticism of Red Star…

Red Star Belgrade Criticized After Champions League Loss to Hapoel Be'er Sheva

Hapoel Be'er Sheva defeated Red Star Belgrade 2-0 on August 11, 2026, advancing to the Champions League playoff round. Serbian media criticized Red Star players Derek Lokasen and…

Mohamed Abu Fani Sent Off in Partizan Belgrade's Loss to Hapoel Be'er Sheva

Israeli midfielder Mohamed Abu Fani was sent off in stoppage time during Partizan Belgrade's 2-0 loss to Hapoel Be'er Sheva in the Champions League playoff, as the Israeli team ad…

Bodø/Glimt Stuns Union Saint-Gilloise 3-2 in Champions League Thriller

Bodø/Glimt defeated Union Saint-Gilloise 3-2 after extra time on August 11, 2026, to advance in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers. The Norwegian team won 6-5 on aggregate, with…

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Could Face Azerbaijan's Sabah in Champions League Playoff

If Hapoel Be'er Sheva defeats Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League qualifiers, they will face Azerbaijan's Sabah FC, a rising club that recently won its first national title…

Pedro Amador Set for First Start as Hapoel Be'er Sheva Faces Red Star Belgrade in Champions League

Pedro Amador will make his first start for Hapoel Be'er Sheva in their Champions League qualifier second leg against Red Star Belgrade, replacing a suspended teammate. The Portugu…

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Analysts Outline Strategy to Survive Red Star Belgrade's Marakana Stadium

Olympic Swimmer Lea Polonsky Aims to Break Records at European Championships Ahead of LA 2028

Israeli Olympic swimmer Lea Polonsky has started competing at the 2026 European Championships in Paris, aiming to improve on her 2024 Olympic performance and qualify early for the…

Top Agent Reveals Behind-the-Scenes Drama of Israeli Basketball Transfers This Summer

Agent Mishko Raznatovic revealed the behind-the-scenes details of the summer 2026 transfer saga involving Israeli basketball stars Yam Madar and Tamir Blatt. Madar left Hapoel Tel…

Maccabi Tel Aviv Could Earn Over €16 Million in Summer Transfer Window, Surpassing Barcelona and Roma

Maccabi Tel Aviv could earn over 16 million euros this summer by selling four key players, placing them among Europe's top 100 clubs in transfer income and surpassing notable team…

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…

Villeurbanne Faces Roster Crisis Ahead of EuroLeague Opener Against Maccabi Tel Aviv

Villeurbanne, led by Tony Parker, faces a major roster shortage six weeks before the EuroLeague season, with only four players signed and key stars departing due to financial issu…

Israeli Teens Attacked in Montenegro Amid Anti-Semitic Assault Outside Casino

Two Israeli teenagers were attacked by a group of locals in Montenegro after revealing their nationality, prompting immediate intervention by Israeli diplomatic officials and an o…

Hapoel Tel Aviv Announces Intense Preseason Schedule Against EuroLeague Teams

Hapoel Tel Aviv announced its 2026/27 preseason basketball schedule, featuring matches against EuroLeague teams in Bulgaria, Serbia, and a tournament with Bayern Munich and others.

Ex-Crvena Zvezda Player Milan Rodić Predicts 3-0 Win Over Hapoel Be'er Sheva at Marakana

Former Crvena Zvezda player Milan Rodić predicts a 3-0 home win over Hapoel Be'er Sheva in the Champions League qualifier second leg, urging his team to believe in themselves desp…

Former Maccabi Tel Aviv Guard Andrew Wisniewski Recalls Coach Pini Gershon's Unique Leadership

Andrew Wisniewski, who played for Maccabi Tel Aviv in 2009/10, recalls the intense 2010 EuroLeague playoff series against Partizan Belgrade and praises coach Pini Gershon's leader…

Serbian Media Doubt Red Star Belgrade Ahead of Crucial Hapoel Be'er Sheva Clash

Serbian media express doubts about Red Star Belgrade's chances against Hapoel Be'er Sheva in the Champions League playoff second leg, citing a poor historical record against Israe…

Jared Kushner’s Albanian Land Deal Faces Backlash Over $120 Million Paid to Cocaine Trafficking Suspect

Jared Kushner’s Albanian development project is mired in controversy after paying over $120 million to a landowner suspected of cocaine trafficking, sparking prolonged protests an…

Former EuroLeague Center Freddy Gillespie Signs Two-Year Deal with Nes Ziona

Nes Ziona signed center Freddy Gillespie to a two-year contract after his season with Galatasaray. The 29-year-old brings EuroLeague experience and will join a strengthened roster…

Maccabi Tel Aviv Eyes Major Summer Transfer with Striker Said Abu Freihy

Maccabi Tel Aviv is close to selling striker Said Abu Freihy to Colorado Rapids for $6 million, potentially making him one of the club's most expensive transfers. The club will re…

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…

Three Greek Clubs Show Interest in Maccabi Tel Aviv's Helio Vieira Amid Transfer Talks

Three Greek clubs have shown serious interest in Maccabi Tel Aviv winger Helio Vieira, with transfer talks expected soon. Maccabi demands 4.5 million euros, above current offers…

Former Maccabi Tel Aviv Center Maik Zirbes Opens Up About Difficult Decade

German basketball center Maik Zirbes opened up about his difficult tenure at Maccabi Tel Aviv, describing it as a dark chapter marked by poor team chemistry and contractual disput…

Serbia to Launch Joint Drone Factory with Israel in September

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić announced a joint Israeli-Serbian drone factory to open mid-September, while denying current military cooperation with Ukraine. He expressed dou…

Israeli Ori Goren Plays 30 Minutes in Barcelona's Preseason Loss to Udinese

Israeli footballer Ori Goren played 30 minutes in Barcelona's 1-0 preseason loss to Udinese in Italy, continuing his involvement with the senior team. Barcelona also won earlier t…

Red Star Coach Stankovic Responds Calmly Ahead of Crucial Hapoel Be'er Sheva Clash

Red Star Belgrade coach Dejan Stankovic reacted to his team's unexpected loss to Hapoel Be'er Sheva and urged calm ahead of their decisive Champions League playoff match in Belgra…

Red Star Belgrade Renew Interest in Maccabi Tel Aviv's Helio Varela Amid Transfer Challenges

Red Star Belgrade has renewed its pursuit of Helio Varela from Maccabi Tel Aviv, with transfer negotiations complicated by valuation and third-party ownership issues. Varela is ex…

Israeli Clubs Face Tough Odds Advancing in European Football Qualifiers

Israeli football clubs Maccabi Tel Aviv, Beitar Jerusalem, Hapoel Tel Aviv, and Hapoel Be'er Sheva face challenging odds advancing in European qualifiers after mixed first-leg res…

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…

Israel's Youth Handball Team Qualifies for U19 World Championship After Win Over Poland

Israel's Under-19 youth handball team qualified for the World Championship by defeating Poland 35-34 in Belgrade, led by Yonatan Pelech's 18 goals and key saves from goalkeeper It…

Hapoel Tel Aviv Signs Douglas Owusu Despite Higher Saudi Offer, Agent Reveals

Hapoel Tel Aviv signed Ghanaian winger Douglas Owusu for 2.2 million euros despite a Saudi offer five times higher. The deal overcame medical concerns and geopolitical complicatio…

Hapoel Tel Aviv Signs Douglas Aveso in Record Deal with Bayern Munich Medical Support

Hapoel Tel Aviv signed Ghanaian forward Douglas Aveso from Red Star Belgrade for 2.2 million euros, marking the club's biggest transfer. After a failed deal with a Ukrainian club…

Bayern Munich Doctor’s Medical Report Key to Hapoel Tel Aviv’s Record Signing of Douglas Awo

Hapoel Tel Aviv’s record signing of Douglas Awo was secured after a medical report from Bayern Munich’s chief doctor confirmed his fitness, dispelling earlier doubts from Viktoria…

Israeli Football Faces Ongoing Challenges as Teams Play Abroad Amid Security Concerns

Israeli football teams currently play their European matches abroad due to security concerns, with the Israeli Football Association postponing plans to return games to Israel unti…

Aarhus Striker James Bugera Shines Ahead of Potential Clash with Hapoel Be'er Sheva

Aarhus defeated Sabah 2-1 in the first leg of their UEFA tie, with 18-year-old Ugandan striker James Bugera scoring twice. Bugera, a rising talent, could face Hapoel Be'er Sheva i…

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Plans Key Signings Ahead of Champions League Return Match

Hapoel Be'er Sheva is set to sign a foreign attacking midfielder and central defender ahead of their Champions League return leg against Red Star Belgrade, aiming to strengthen th…

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Plans Key Signings Ahead of Champions League Return Match

Hapoel Be'er Sheva is set to sign a foreign attacking midfielder and central defender soon to strengthen their squad ahead of the Champions League return leg against Red Star Belg…

Serbian Media Criticize Lukassen After Red Star's Loss to Hapoel Be'er Sheva

Hapoel Be'er Sheva defeated Red Star Belgrade 1-0 in the Champions League qualifiers, prompting Serbian media to criticize defender Kristijan Lukassen for his role in the goal con…

President Herzog Urges Unity During Elections at Herzl Ancestors' Burial in Jerusalem

At the burial of his great-grandparents in Jerusalem, President Isaac Herzog urged Israelis to avoid internal conflict during elections and emphasized the ongoing mission of build…