Champions League
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Champions League, translated into English and compared across sources. 38 recent stories.
Sacramento Takes Emmanuel Sharp in the NBA Draft, Noam Yaacov Goes Undrafted
Emmanuel Sharp was chosen 45th overall by the Sacramento Kings in the second round of the NBA draft. Noam Yaacov went undrafted, though he will play at Utah next season. The piece…
Alexi Lalas Faces Fresh Criticism Over Fox Sports World Cup Commentary
Alexi Lalas is under renewed criticism for his Fox Sports commentary, with former teammate Eric Wynalda calling it “unwatchable at times.” Wynalda said Fox encourages controversia…
Negotiations with Miguel Vitor Stall as Hapoel Be'er Sheva Prepares for Champions League Qualifying
Hapoel Be'er Sheva is preparing for Champions League qualifying and will open training camp on Monday. The club is dealing with contract tension with captain Miguel Vitor, while E…
FIFA Weighs Late World Cup Change to Penalty Shootout Rules
FIFA is reportedly seeking an urgent rule change to penalty shootouts before the World Cup knockout stage starts Sunday. The proposal would use one coin toss, with the winner choo…
Bnei Herzliya Keeps Yehu Orland as Head Coach Despite Hapoel Tel Aviv Interest
Bnei Herzliya has activated Yehu Orland’s option, keeping him as head coach for a third season despite interest from Hapoel Tel Aviv. Orland said the team aims to stay among the l…
Martinez Faces Accusations of Wasting Portugal's Golden Generation Again
Portugal opened the 2026 World Cup with a disappointing 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo in Houston. Roberto Martinez is being criticized for conservative tactics…
Yuval Hochstetter signs with German side Bamberg
Yuval Hochstetter has signed with Bamberg and will play in Germany’s Bundesliga next season. The Ironi Kiryat Ata forward, the Israeli league’s breakthrough player, chose the Germ…
Macron Backs PSG Against Bayern, Predicts a 3-1 First-Leg Win
Paris Saint-Germain will host Bayern Munich at the Parc des Princes in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal. Emmanuel Macron said he is supporting PSG as France's rep…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Await Foreign Players as Champions League Qualifiers Near
Hapoel Be'er Sheva are preparing for Champions League qualifying in just over a month as their foreign players return to Israel. The club is also pursuing reinforcements at center…
Maccabi Haifa Tells Captain Dolev Haziza to Find a New Club
Maccabi Haifa has informed captain Dolev Haziza that he is not part of its plans for 2026/27. The 30-year-old, who has one year left on his contract, has been told to find a new c…
Dan Glazer’s European form makes him a target for Beitar Jerusalem
Dan Glazer, whose contract with Kairat runs until December, is being considered by Beitar Jerusalem after three seasons abroad. He impressed in the Champions League last season an…
Reports in Serbia say Omri Glazer is likely to stay at Red Star Belgrade
Serbian reports say Omri Glazer is expected to stay at Red Star Belgrade for now despite interest from Israel. The goalkeeper, under contract until next summer, is set to join pre…
Napoli Pushes to Sign Anan Khalaili, Talks Continue with Union Saint-Gilloise
Napoli is pushing to sign Anan Khalaili from Union Saint-Gilloise, but the Belgian club is demanding 25 million euros. Fabrizio Romano says Khalaili is Napoli’s first choice at ri…
Casemiro reportedly agrees to join Inter Miami and team up with Messi
Fabrizio Romano reports that Casemiro has agreed to join Inter Miami next season and play alongside Lionel Messi. The 34-year-old midfielder is leaving Manchester United after a s…
Ben Lederman leaves Maccabi Tel Aviv after one season
Ben Lederman has left Maccabi Tel Aviv after one season and will return to Poland to join Wieczysta Krakow. He signed a two-year deal with an option for one more season, as the ne…
Miguel Vitor Set to Stay at Hapoel Beersheba as Contract Talks Begin
Hapoel Beersheba expects its foreign players back early next week as it prepares for Champions League qualifying. Captain Miguel Vitor has said he wants to stay, and the club has…
Peretz weighs Dinamo Zagreb and other offers as Maccabi Tel Aviv fade
Dor Peretz is considering Dinamo Zagreb, Omonia Nicosia, Ferencvaros and other offers, with a decision due by early next week. Maccabi Tel Aviv remains technically possible, but h…
Hapoel Katamon Jerusalem Draws PAOK in Early Champions League Qualifying
Hapoel Katamon Jerusalem was drawn against PAOK Thessaloniki in the first round of Champions League qualifying. The matches begin on July 22 and July 25 in a mini knockout format…
Sibari Set for Bayern Move After Passing Medical Checks
Ismael Sibari has reportedly passed his medical ahead of a move from PSV to Bayern Munich. The Moroccan midfielder’s transfer is said to cost about 52 million euros, after a stron…
Sergi Roberto to Leave Como After Two Seasons Amid Contract Stalemate
Sergi Roberto will leave Como after two seasons following failed contract-extension talks. The 34-year-old played a reduced role this season because of injury and limited starts…
From Barak Bakhar to the World Cup spotlight: Hwang In-beom’s rise
Hwang In-beom starred for South Korea at the 2026 World Cup with a goal and assist against Czechia. The article links his rise to his development under Barak Bakhar at Red Star Be…
Dan Biton’s return remains uncertain as Hapoel Beersheba prepares for Champions League qualifiers
Hapoel Beersheba is preparing for its Champions League second qualifying round, but Dan Biton’s availability remains unclear. The midfielder, diagnosed in March with viral myocard…
Meet Martin Baturina, Croatia’s Rising Midfield Star
Martin Baturina, 23, scored for Croatia against England at the 2026 World Cup and is emerging as Luka Modric’s likely successor. The Como midfielder, signed for 18 million euros f…
Israeli Clubs Draw Tough European Opponents in Continental Qualifiers
Israeli clubs discovered their European qualifying opponents on Wednesday. Hapoel Be'er Sheva received a relatively favorable Champions League draw, while Hapoel Tel Aviv was matc…
Bernardo Silva joins Real Madrid after seven years at Manchester City
Real Madrid have signed Bernardo Silva from Manchester City on a two-year contract. The 31-year-old Portugal midfielder ends a seven-year spell in England and is expected in Madri…
Hapoel Jerusalem targets Real Madrid center Mady Sissoko as frontcourt overhaul begins
Hapoel Jerusalem is pursuing Real Madrid center Mady Sissoko as it reshapes its roster for next season. The club also expects to sign Jalen Smith, while most current foreign playe…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Drawn Against Icelandic or Hungarian Champions in Champions League Qualifying
Hapoel Be'er Sheva drew either Vikingur of Iceland or Győr of Hungary in the Champions League second qualifying round. The first leg is set for July 21 or 22, and a win there woul…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Set for Champions League Qualifying Draw
Hapoel Be'er Sheva will enter the Champions League second qualifying round draw on Wednesday. The Israeli champions begin their European campaign in late July, and one round would…
Why Footballers Are Getting Hurt More Often
Football’s pace, intensity and congested calendar are fueling more injuries, especially ACL tears and hamstring problems. Research cited in the article shows many severe injuries…
Alvarez or Lautaro? Scaloni Faces a World Cup Selection Dilemma
Argentina opens its World Cup title defense against Algeria in Kansas City, with Lionel Scaloni still deciding between Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez at center forward. Alvar…
Barcelona Win Their 13th European Handball Title
Barcelona beat Fuchse Berlin 37-34 in Cologne to win the 2025/26 Champions League in handball. It was Barcelona’s 13th European title and fourth in six seasons. Luis Frade and goa…
Germany and the Netherlands Open World Cup Campaigns in Key Matches
Germany begins its World Cup 2026 campaign against Curaçao in Houston at 20:00, while the Netherlands meet Japan in Dallas at 23:00. Curaçao will make a historic debut under Dick…
Brazil and Morocco open Group C in scoreless first-half clash at MetLife Stadium
Brazil and Morocco met in New Jersey in their opening Group C match at the 2026 World Cup. Carlo Ancelotti coached his first World Cup game, Brazil missed Neymar, and Morocco made…
Mohammad Abu Fani joins Red Star Belgrade on three-year deal
Mohammad Abu Fani was unveiled by Red Star Belgrade on Saturday after signing a three-year deal with an option for another season. Red Star will pay Ferencvaros 1.2 million euros…
World Cup water breaks could reshape football, and boost revenues
FIFA’s mandatory water breaks at the 2026 World Cup are being sold as a climate and player-safety measure, but critics say they are also a major commercial opportunity. The articl…
Maccabi Tel Aviv sets up derby final after beating Holon, Katz says defense will decide
Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Hapoel Holon 89-61 to reach the Israeli playoff final against Hapoel Tel Aviv. Oded Katash said Maccabi must lean on defense and rebounding in the derby seri…
Jose Mourinho Returns to Real Madrid for Second Spell
Jose Mourinho has returned to Real Madrid on a three-year deal after the club paid Benfica 15 million euros to trigger his release clause. He will be presented on 13 July, 13 year…
On the Eve of the World Cup, Paris, London and New York Take Center Stage in Sports Celebrations
Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal and the New York Knicks were all featured in sports celebrations in Paris, London and New York. The images highlight PSG's Champions League win, Arsen…
