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Maccabi Tel Aviv Dominates Early Israeli Premier League Season
Maccabi Tel Aviv leads the Israeli Premier League with a perfect record after five games, while other top teams struggle to keep pace. The league faces a break, with national team…
Israeli Judge Seeks Special Permission for Lawsuit Against Airline
An Israeli Magistrate Court judge, Ron Goldstein, is seeking special permission from the Supreme Court President to file a small claims lawsuit against the airline Blue Bird and i…
Maccabi Tel Aviv's Bid for Rapid Bucharest Midfielder Rejected
Maccabi Tel Aviv's 1.5 million euro offer for Rapid Bucharest midfielder Claudiu Petrila was rejected by the Romanian club. The Israeli team was unable to sign a foreign player be…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Held to Scoreless Draw in Europa League Opener
Hapoel Be'er Sheva drew 0-0 with Dinamo Zagreb in their Europa League opener in Bucharest. The Israeli team was considered the better side but couldn't convert their chances, leav…
Croatian Media Criticize Dinamo Zagreb After Poor First Half vs. Hapoel Be'er Sheva
Croatian media criticized Dinamo Zagreb for a passive first half in their Europa League match against Hapoel Be'er Sheva, where they conceded possession and struggled to create ch…
Hapoel Beer Sheva Held to 0-0 Draw in Europa League Opener
Hapoel Beer Sheva started their Europa League campaign with a 0-0 draw against Dinamo Zagreb in Bucharest. The Israeli team dominated possession and created chances but failed to…
Maccabi Netanya Signs Romanian Midfielder Gabriel Simion
Maccabi Netanya signed Romanian defensive midfielder Gabriel Simion from Universitatea Cluj just before the transfer window closed. Simion brings experience from various Romanian…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Faces Dynamo Zagreb in Europa League Amidst Squad Woes
Hapoel Be'er Sheva begins its Europa League campaign against Dynamo Zagreb in Bucharest, facing significant squad shortages due to injuries and suspensions. The Israeli club is al…
Israeli Tourists Flock to Romania, Boosting Economy Significantly
Israeli tourist spending in Romania has surged by 211% in the past year, making Israelis a major contributor to the Romanian economy. This trend is attributed partly to a search f…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Coach Slams Referees for Disrespect
Hapoel Be'er Sheva defeated Hapoel Petah Tikva 2-0, with coach Ran Kozuch criticizing league referees for disrespect towards coaches after the game. The team is preparing for upco…
Ex-Hapoel Be'er Sheva Striker Recounts Bizarre Confrontation With Chinese Club President
Former Hapoel Be'er Sheva striker Arnold Grat recounted a bizarre incident in China where he lay on the floor and pleaded with his club president to 'shoot him' after being unfair…
Romanian Midfielder Hagi Nears Transfer to Maccabi Tel Aviv
Romanian midfielder Ianis Hagi is reportedly close to signing with Maccabi Tel Aviv after reaching an agreement and is expected to arrive in Israel for medical tests. The transfer…
Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona Signs Romanian Striker Alexandru Pop
Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona has signed 26-year-old Romanian striker Alexandru Pop from Dinamo Bucharest to a two-year deal with an option for a third year. Pop is expected to stren…
Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Be'er Sheva Clash in Key Israeli League Match
Maccabi Tel Aviv faces Hapoel Be'er Sheva in a key Israeli Premier League match, with both teams looking to assert dominance early in the season. New signings Gabi Kanyikovsky for…
Wizz Air Adds Dozens of Weekly Flights from Israel Amid Regional Uncertainty
Wizz Air is increasing its flight offerings from Israel by adding dozens of weekly flights, resuming five routes and boosting frequencies on eleven others. The expansion proceeds…
Israeli Defender Ofri Arad Tapped for Center Back Role at Steaua Bucharest
Israeli defender Ofri Arad may be moved to center back for Steaua Bucharest due to multiple injuries and a red card to another player. Arad previously played the position and won…
Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona Nears Deal for Romanian Striker Alexandru Pop
Israeli football club Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona is close to signing Romanian striker Alexandru Pop from Dinamo Bucharest to replace Adrian Ugrinic. The move comes after a recent…
Romanian National Team Player Rejects Offer From Top Israeli Club
Romanian national team player Olimpiu Moruțan reportedly turned down a high-value offer from a leading Israeli club competing in European competitions. His agent cited "problems"…
Jonathan Cohen Stars in Thai League Opener with Two Assists
Israeli footballer Jonathan Cohen recorded two assists in Bangkok United's 3-1 victory in the Thai League's opening match. Meanwhile, Mahmoud Jaber returned from injury in France…
Maccabi Haifa Honors Amputee Soccer Team Before Conference League Tournament
Maccabi Haifa will honor its amputee soccer team, composed of the Israeli national amputee team, in a pre-game ceremony before they travel to Bucharest for the Conference League t…
Israeli Soccer League Eyes Return of Overseas Players as European Transfer Window Closes
Israel's Premier League has a two-week extension to sign players after the European transfer window closed. Several Israeli footballers playing abroad, including Liel Abada and De…
Haggag Europe Sells Hundreds of Apartments in Romania, Generating Over $85 Million
Haggag Europe, a real estate firm operating in Romania, has sold 231 apartments in Bucharest over five months, generating over 85 million euros. The company has sold a total of 65…
Gadi Eisenkot's Campaign Stunt Angers Israelis Online
Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the "Yashar" party, erected a billboard promoting his election campaign by promising to bring football matches back to Israel. The move, which ignored s…
Haggag Europe Expands Beyond Real Estate into Gas, Energy Storage, and Data Centers
Israeli real estate firm Haggag Europe is expanding into gas infrastructure, energy storage, and data centers in Romania, with a potential €67.5 million deal for a large data cent…
Ex-Hapoel Be'er Sheva Striker Arnold Garita Involved in Violent Altercation in Romania
Former Hapoel Be'er Sheva striker Arnold Garita was involved in a heated verbal altercation with teammate Valentin Crețu during a Steaua Bucharest training session, leading to thr…
Player's Wife Accuses Club President of Threatening Physical Violence
Valentin Crețu's wife claims club president Mihai Stoica threatened to beat the player, leading to his departure from Steaua Bucharest. Owner Gigi Becali cited Crețu's behavior an…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Unveils Full 2024-25 UEFA Europa League Group Stage Schedule
Hapoel Be'er Sheva's full 2024-25 Europa League group stage schedule was announced, featuring eight matches from September to January against top European clubs including Juventus…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Faces Unusual Challenge Hosting Celta Vigo in Bucharest
Hapoel Be'er Sheva will host Celta Vigo in Bucharest's Giulești Stadium, where Romanian goalkeeper Ionuț Radu is expected to receive strong local support, potentially diminishing…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Falls in Champions League Playoff, Drops to Europa League
Hapoel Be'er Sheva was eliminated from the Champions League playoff after losing 5-2 to Sabah FC in Baku, dropping to the Europa League group stage. The team will host its home ma…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Unveils Lineup for Crucial Champions League Playoff in Baku
Hapoel Be'er Sheva prepares for the decisive Champions League playoff second leg against Sabah FK in Baku, aiming to secure a historic group stage spot after a 2-1 first-leg win.
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Finalizes Lineup for Crucial Champions League Qualifier in Baku
Hapoel Be'er Sheva prepares to face Sabah FC in Baku for a historic Champions League qualification match after winning the first leg 2-1. The Israeli team will field the same line…
Valdas Dambrauskas Confident Sabah Can Qualify for Champions League Without Extra Time
Sabah coach Valdas Dambrauskas confidently expects his team to qualify for the Champions League group stage without extra time in tomorrow's second leg against Hapoel Be'er Sheva…
Barcelona's Goren Set to Develop Quietly with Reserve Team After Strong Preseason
Seventeen-year-old Israeli footballer Oriyan Goren is set to develop with Barcelona's reserve team after a strong preseason, while Ofri Ard faces uncertainty at Steaua Bucharest a…
FCSB Owner Praises Israeli Midfielder Ofri Ard, Secures Him Starting Role
FCSB owner Gigi Becali praised Israeli midfielder Ofri Ard after a 1-0 loss to Cluj, promising him a permanent starting role despite the team's struggles. Becali criticized other…
Travelers Discover Romania’s Rich Culture, Nature, and Warm Hospitality Beyond Dracula Myth
A travel series episode reveals Romania’s rich landscapes, culture, and hospitality beyond common stereotypes like Dracula and casinos. Israeli travelers discover the Carpathian M…
Abner Biton Travels Europe for a Decade as Devoted Hapoel Be'er Sheva Fan
Abner Biton, a 67-year-old Israeli fan, has traveled across Europe for a decade to attend every Hapoel Be'er Sheva match, enduring challenges and adventures. His passion for the t…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Stranded in Romania Due to Ben Gurion Airport Disruptions
Hapoel Be'er Sheva is stuck in Romania due to a workers' strike causing flight disruptions at Ben Gurion Airport, delaying their return after a key Champions League win.
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Secures Crucial 2-1 Win Over Sabah in Champions League Playoff First Leg
Hapoel Be'er Sheva won 2-1 against Sabah in the first leg of the Champions League playoff in Bucharest, gaining an important advantage before the second leg in Baku. Aliel Peretz…
Ophir Marciano Praises Hapoel Be'er Sheva's Team Effort After Playoff Win
Hapoel Be'er Sheva goalkeeper Ophir Marciano praised his team's collective effort after their 2-1 playoff win over Sabah, moving closer to the UEFA Champions League group stage. H…
Ophir Marciano Praises Hapoel Be'er Sheva's Team Effort After Key Champions League Win
Ophir Marciano praised Hapoel Be'er Sheva's collective effort after their 2-1 win over Sabah in the Champions League playoff, emphasizing team unity beyond Kings Kangwa's role and…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Secures Crucial 2-1 Win Over Sabah in Champions League Playoff
Hapoel Be'er Sheva won 2-1 against Sabah in the Champions League playoff first leg in Bucharest, with strong tactical preparation and standout performances, especially from Eliel…
Former Hamas Hostage Yair Horen Reunites with Family and Returns to Football Passion at Turner Stadium
Yair Horen, freed after 498 days in Hamas captivity, reunited with his family and emotionally revisited Hapoel Be'er Sheva's stadium from a helicopter. His brother was released mo…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Completes Comeback to Beat Sabah 2-1 in Bucharest
Hapoel Be'er Sheva came from behind to defeat Sabah 2-1 in Bucharest, with Igor Zlatanović scoring the winning goal in the 79th minute. The match featured an early goal by Sabah…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Hosts Sabah in Historic Champions League Playoff Clash
Hapoel Be'er Sheva hosts Azerbaijani champions Sabah in Bucharest for a Champions League playoff match, both teams aiming to reach the group stage for the first time. The Israeli…
Miguel Vitor Reflects on His Legacy and Champions League Dream with Hapoel Be'er Sheva
Miguel Vitor, captain of Hapoel Be'er Sheva, discussed his career, the team's strong unity, and their upcoming Champions League playoff match. At 37, he remains motivated to play…
Former Maccabi Haifa Star Sabrina Revives Career as Key Substitute for Sabah in Champions League Playoffs
Kasaner Sabrina, once a disappointing signing for Maccabi Haifa, has revived his career at Azerbaijani club Sabah as a key substitute, helping them reach the 2026 Champions League…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Signs Veteran Brazilian Volleyball Setter Danilo Galinski
Maccabi Tel Aviv volleyball team signed 36-year-old Brazilian setter Danilo Galinski from Rapid Bucharest to bolster their 2026/2027 squad. Galinski brings extensive European leag…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Eyes Historic Champions League Qualification in Bucharest
Hapoel Be'er Sheva is two games away from qualifying for the UEFA Champions League for the first time, training in Bucharest ahead of a crucial match with strong fan support. Coac…