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Liga Leumit Toto Cup Semifinals and Ranking Matches Scheduled for August 11-12

The Liga Leumit Toto Cup semifinals and ranking matches are set for August 11-12 across Israel, featuring key second-tier teams in the season's first competition.

Maccabi Tel Aviv's Shahar Rozen Steps Up as Roy Revivo's Replacement

With Roy Revivo sidelined and likely leaving, Maccabi Tel Aviv is giving 23-year-old Shahar Rozen a chance to prove himself as the new left-back. Rozen, grandson of club legend Tz…

MS Ashdod and Bnei Yehuda Secure Wins in Toto Cup National League Matches

MS Ashdod and Bnei Yehuda both won their Toto Cup National League matches on August 3, 2026, with Ashdod beating Maccabi Jaffa 2-0 and Bnei Yehuda defeating MS Kafr Qasim 1-0. The…

Georgian Runner-Up Dila Gori Seeks to Sign Israeli Midfielder Yuval Ashkenazi

Georgian football club Dila Gori is pursuing Israeli midfielder Yuval Ashkenazi, who is currently a free agent and recently trained with Hapoel Ramat Gan. The 34-year-old has a no…

Kobi Refua Builds Promising Bnei Eilat Project After Heated Confrontation with Owner

Kobi Refua, former striker and coach, is managing Bnei Eilat's ambitious project after a public confrontation with Bnei Yehuda's owner Eliran Oved during a 4-0 loss. Despite the i…

Maccabi Petah Tikva's Adar Ratner Out for Two Months Due to Meniscus Tear

Adar Ratner, a new signing for Maccabi Petah Tikva, will miss about two months due to a meniscus tear, delaying his anticipated breakthrough season.

Bnei Yehuda Comeback Secures 3-1 Win Over Ironi Modi'in in Toto Cup Opener

Bnei Yehuda came from behind to beat Ironi Modi'in 3-1 in the Toto Cup opener, with debutant Stav Nahmani scoring twice. M.S. Ashdod also won 2-1 against Kiryat Gat. Several other…

Maccabi Haifa Captain Dolev Haziza Leaves After Seven Years and Three Championships

Dolev Haziza, captain of Maccabi Haifa, leaves the club after seven years and three league titles, signing a two-year deal with Maccabi Netanya.

How Close Was Lionel Messi to Playing for Spain Instead of Argentina?

In 2003, Spain tried to recruit Lionel Messi to their national team through Barcelona contacts and financial offers, but Messi remained loyal to Argentina. Despite being largely u…

Barak Abramov Denies Crime Family Ties Amid Violent Attacks on Japanika Restaurants

Barak Abramov, owner of Japanika restaurants and Beitar Jerusalem, denies any criminal ties amid violent attacks on his chain. Police suspect a feud between two crime families, bu…

Beitar Jerusalem Owner Barak Abramov Denies Crime Links Amid Stun Grenade Attacks

Barak Abramov, owner of Beitar Jerusalem and Jafnika restaurants, denied links to criminal families amid stun grenade attacks on his businesses. He confirmed police support and co…

Beitar Jerusalem Owner Barak Abramov Denies Link to Violent Attacks on Japnika Stores Amid Family Feud

Barak Abramov, owner of Beitar Jerusalem and the Japnika restaurant chain, denies involvement in recent grenade attacks on Japnika outlets amid a violent feud between the Musli an…

Israeli Footballer Niv Zrihan Announces Early Retirement Due to Injuries

Niv Zrihan Retires at 32 After Injury-Plagued Career, Reflects on Football Journey

Israeli footballer Niv Zrihan retires at 32 due to severe injuries, reflecting on his 15-year career, key moments, and future plans in an exclusive interview.

Former Bnei Yehuda Player Pedro Campus Falls Victim to Egyptian Football Scam

Pedro Campus, former Bnei Yehuda and Chile U17 player, was nearly duped by a fake Egyptian club contract, leaving him clubless after the transfer window closed. His brother was al…

Grenade Thrown at Barak Abramov's Cafeteria Chain Branch in Northern Israel

A grenade was thrown at a Japanika cafeteria branch owned by Barak Abramov in Rosh Pina, continuing a series of attacks on his businesses across Israel. Police are investigating t…

Gili Yitzhak Signs Historic Deal with Fourth-Tier Bnei Eilat for Record Salary

Gili Yitzhak, a top scorer in Israel's second-tier league, signed a historic 450,000 shekel contract with fourth-tier Bnei Eilat, marking the highest salary ever in the lower leag…

Israeli Crime Boss Yossi Mosli Arrested Over Grenade Attacks on Japnika Chain

Yossi Mosli, leader of a prominent Israeli crime family, was arrested for suspected involvement in grenade attacks on Japnika restaurants owned by Barak Abramov. The attacks are l…

Or Zehavi Signs With Maccabi Kiryat Gat Ahead of National League Season

Or Zehavi, a defender with a diverse club history including Beitar Jerusalem, has joined newly promoted Maccabi Kiryat Gat as they prepare for the National League season.

Criminal Feud Turns Jafnika Chain Into Target Amid Explosive Attacks Across Israel

A violent feud between the Musli and Jarushi crime families has led to explosive attacks on Jafnika convenience stores and residences across Israel. Owner Barak Abramov, linked to…

Nir Berdea Signs With Bnei Yehuda to Boost Club's Return to Top Israeli Football

Nir Berdea, a 30-year-old defender formerly of Hapoel Ramat Gan, signed with Bnei Yehuda on July 12, 2026, aiming to help the club return to top-tier Israeli football after six ye…

Hapoel Tel Aviv Considers Keeping Defender Or Israelov After Strong Preseason Showing

Hapoel Tel Aviv won a preseason match 1-0 with Stav Toriel scoring again, while defender Or Israelov may remain in the squad after showing good form. The team prepares for key upc…

Orel Dgani Signs One-Year Deal to Stay with Hapoel Petah Tikva

Orel Dgani, 37, has signed a one-year contract extension with Hapoel Petah Tikva after initially planning to leave. He will join the team's training camp as they prepare for the u…

Bnei Yehuda Parts Ways with Club Legend Sahar Mizrahi After Seven Years

Bnei Yehuda football club has unexpectedly dismissed club legend Sahar Mizrahi from his role managing the youth football school after seven years, sparking controversy over the la…

Dor Micha Signs Historic Two-Year Deal with M.S. Ashdod in Second Division

Dor Micha has signed a historic two-year contract with M.S. Ashdod in Israel's second division, earning a record salary and becoming a key player for the club amid ongoing league…

Alex Musonda Signs Two-Year Deal with Hapoel Petah Tikva After Loan

Alex Musonda has officially joined Hapoel Petah Tikva on a two-year contract after a successful loan from Aris Limassol, who released him for free. The 25-year-old defender played…

Bnei Yehuda Team Doctor Dr. Avraham Bein Retires at 72 After Decades of Service

Dr. Avraham Bein, Bnei Yehuda's longtime team doctor, retires at 72 after decades of dedicated service, including treating key players and facing tragic moments. He remains active…

Israeli Midfielder Yonatan Cohen Signs With Bangkok United in Thailand

Israeli footballer Yonatan Cohen has signed with Bangkok United in Thailand's top league, earning 300,000 euros per season. This marks his third international club after stints in…

Hapoel Tel Aviv Nears Signing Tiémoko Diarra Ahead of Slovakia Training Camp

Hapoel Tel Aviv is close to signing Guinean player Tiémoko Diarra before their training camp in Slovakia, ahead of their July 18 Europa Conference League qualifier. The team recen…

Hapoel Tel Aviv Prepares Strong Lineup for Friendly Against Bnei Yehuda

Hapoel Tel Aviv will face Bnei Yehuda in a preseason friendly, fielding a strong lineup including new signings Yonatan Farber and Itay Shavit as they prepare for the 2026/27 seaso…

Hapoel Jerusalem Prepares for Sixth Consecutive Premier League Season with New Young Talents

Hapoel Jerusalem has started preparations for their sixth straight season in the Israeli Premier League, signing new young players and planning a centennial celebration. The club…

Hapoel Tel Aviv Accelerates Training Ahead of Preseason Camp

Hapoel Tel Aviv has ramped up training with double sessions and scrimmages ahead of their preseason camp, while goalkeeper Dor Benyamini recovers from injury.

Hapoel Tel Aviv Accelerates Preparations with First Practice Match Ahead of Training Camp

Hapoel Tel Aviv has ramped up preseason training with a first practice match and double sessions ahead of a training camp next week, while goalkeeper Dor Benimini recovers from in…

Bnei Eilat Offers Gil Itzhak Historic 450,000 NIS Contract in Fourth-Tier League

Bnei Eilat has offered Gil Itzhak a historic 450,000 NIS net salary contract to join their fourth-tier team, potentially making him the highest-paid player in Liga Bet history. It…

Aboubakar Barry Transfers from Austria Vienna to Red Bull Salzburg for 3 Million Euros

Aboubakar Barry, an ex-Israeli league midfielder currently at Austria Vienna, has transferred to Red Bull Salzburg for 3 million euros. Barry played six seasons in Israel before e…

Maccabi Haifa Excludes Stewart and Haziza From Upcoming Training Camp

Maccabi Haifa will begin its preseason training camp in Hungary without Trebenta Stewart and Dolev Haziza, both excluded due to transfer considerations and personal decisions. Ste…

Hapoel Petah Tikva Signs Goalkeeper Roy Sasson on Loan with Purchase Option

Hapoel Petah Tikva signed goalkeeper Roy Sasson on loan from Beitar Jerusalem with a 200,000-euro purchase option. Sasson will compete with Omer Katz for the starting spot after t…

Kobi Refua Says He Is Fully Committed to Bnei Eilat After Viral Ben Yehuda Clash

Kobi Refua, newly named sporting director of Bnei Eilat, said he is committed to building the club into a promotion contender in its first season. He also addressed the viral half…

Moshe Damayo Takes New Advisory Role at Maccabi Kiryat Malakhi

Moshe Damayo has joined Maccabi Kiryat Malakhi as senior professional adviser. The Liga Alef South club says he will help shape the squad, staff and long-term strategy, as well as…

World Cup lookalikes recall three Israeli top-flight players

Sports 5 highlighted three World Cup players who resemble Israeli Premier League figures. The article mentioned Iraq’s Marces Duski, Morocco’s Jassim Yassine, and Iran’s Alireza B…

Bnei Yehuda Cleared to Join Women’s Premier League After Meeting Financial Rules

Bnei Yehuda, the women’s National League champions, was initially denied promotion for failing financial criteria. After receiving a special extension, it met the deadline, secure…

Dolav Haziza weighs staying at Maccabi Haifa, a move abroad, or interest from other Israeli clubs

Dolav Haziza is considering whether to stay at Maccabi Haifa, move elsewhere in Israel, or leave for Europe after being told he is not in the club’s plans. Beitar Jerusalem, Hapoe…

Bnei Yehuda signs striker Stav Nahmani for the coming season

Bnei Yehuda signed striker Stav Nahmani for the coming season, with an option for one more. The 23-year-old forward said he wanted the move and is eager to play under coach Eli Le…

Tomer Tzarfati joins Kfar Saba after painful exit from Maccabi Netanya

Tomer Tzarfati signed with Kfar Shalem after leaving Maccabi Netanya. In a candid interview, he described being excluded, suspended, and left without a farewell message from the c…

Former teammate blasts Maccabi Haifa’s handling of Dolev Haziza exit

Maccabi Haifa has decided not to keep captain Dolev Haziza after seven seasons, including three championship titles. Former teammate San Menachem criticized both the decision and…

Hapoel Petah Tikva Signs Bnei Yehuda Captain Stav Israeli

Hapoel Petah Tikva signed Bnei Yehuda captain Stav Israeli on Monday after activating his free-release clause. The 28-year-old midfielder signed for one season with an option for…

Omer Peretz Says His Biggest Dream Is Coaching Israel

Hapoel Petah Tikva coach Omer Peretz has extended his contract after leading the club to a surprise sixth-place finish in the Premier League. In an interview, he said the season e…

Meet Martin Baturina, Croatia's Next Big Midfield Star

Martin Baturina, the 23-year-old son of former Bnei Yehuda player Mate Baturina, is emerging as Croatia's next midfield star. He joined Como for 18 million euros, starred in the c…