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Maccabi Netanya Coach Rony Levy Furious at Halftime, Demands Player Changes
Maccabi Netanya coach Rony Levy was furious at halftime during a 1-1 draw with Hapoel Haifa, reportedly wanting to substitute seven players. The team showed improvement in the sec…
Maccabi Netanya Coach Ronny Levy Furious at Halftime, Demands Player Changes
Maccabi Netanya coach Ronny Levy was reportedly furious at halftime during a match against Hapoel Haifa, demanding player substitutions. The team improved in the second half to se…
Maccabi Netanya Prepares for Hapoel Haifa Clash with Single Lineup Change
Maccabi Netanya will host Hapoel Haifa in the Israeli Premier League with one lineup change, as captain Karam Jaber replaces the injured Grigori Morozov. Coach Roni Levy urged his…
Alon Turgeman's Stunning Goal Evokes Memories of Soccer Legend Meir Barad
Alon Turgeman scored a spectacular long-range goal that drew comparisons to Israeli soccer legend Meir Barad, evoking strong emotions and memories at Turner Stadium. The match end…
Hapoel Haifa Draws With Champion Hapoel Be'er Sheva After Dramatic Comeback
Hapoel Haifa achieved a dramatic 2-2 draw against champions Hapoel Be'er Sheva, coming back from behind twice and scoring a late equalizer. Coach Haim Silvas and owner Yoav Katz p…
Anis Porteous Ayash Extends Loan to Hapoel Haifa
Hapoel Haifa has agreed to extend the loan of Anis Porteous Ayash from Maccabi Tel Aviv for another season. Ayash made 22 appearances and scored one goal last season.
Shik Keita Emerges as Hapoel Haifa's Midfield Gem
Malian midfielder Shik Keita, 21, has become a standout player for Hapoel Haifa after a unique career path that included a near-miss with French club Lille and a stint in the UAE…
Hapoel Haifa Coach Calls Upcoming Match Against Champions Hapoel Be'er Sheva Toughest Test
Hapoel Haifa coach Haim Silvas anticipates a "hardest game" against league champions Hapoel Be'er Sheva. The team aims to secure points despite expected lineup changes due to susp…
Shik Keita Emerges as Hapoel Haifa's New Star Midfielder
Shik Keita, a 21-year-old Malian midfielder, has become a key player for Hapoel Haifa after an unconventional career path. His agent believes his time in Israel will be a stepping…
Hapoel Haifa Nears Signing of Winger Djikité
Hapoel Haifa is close to signing winger Chikana Djikité and hopes to increase home attendance after a season-opening draw. Coach Haim Silvas also discussed forward William Agada's…
Hapoel Haifa Coach Seeks Explanation for Second-Half Slump After Draw
Hapoel Haifa drew 0-0 with Hapoel Tel Aviv in their league opener. Coach Haim Silvas expressed disappointment with the team's second-half performance after a dominant first half…
Hapoel Haifa and Hapoel Tel Aviv Draw 0-0 in League Opener
Hapoel Haifa and Hapoel Tel Aviv drew 0-0 at halftime in their first league match of the 2026/27 season at Sammy Ofer Stadium. Both teams are at the bottom of the league table wit…
Hapoel Haifa's William Agada Returns with Confidence Ahead of New Season
William Agada, Hapoel Haifa's new signing, expressed excitement about returning to Israel and confidence in the team's prospects ahead of the new season. The club postponed its op…
Hapoel Haifa Owner Yoav Katz Aims for Top Playoffs, Seeks Buyer for Club
Hapoel Haifa owner Yoav Katz announced the club's goal to reach the upper playoffs in the 2026/2027 season and expressed his ongoing intent to sell the team. The club will officia…
William Agada Impresses in First Training with Hapoel Haifa Ahead of Premier League Return
William Agada joined Hapoel Haifa for his first training session after passing medical tests, impressing the club with his fitness ahead of their Premier League match against Hapo…
AI Predicts Maccabi Tel Aviv to Win Israeli Premier League 2026/27 Season
Ahead of the 2026/27 Israeli Premier League season, AI models ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude predict Maccabi Tel Aviv as champions in a close contest with Hapoel Be'er Sheva. Shon We…
Nigerian Forward William Agada Joins Hapoel Haifa After Visa Delay
William Agada, a 26-year-old Nigerian striker, has resolved visa issues and arrived in Israel to rejoin Hapoel Haifa for a second term. The team’s season start was delayed, allowi…
Power Rankings Preview Israeli Premier League Season Ahead of Opening Match
Ahead of the Israeli Premier League's opening match on August 20, a power ranking assesses all 14 teams' strengths and challenges. Beitar Jerusalem tops the list as the favorite f…
Hapoel Haifa Transforms Summer Preparations with Strategic Signings and Stability
Hapoel Haifa has revamped its summer preparations by completing most of its squad early and shifting to younger, motivated players. Owner Yoav Katz supported coach Haim Silvas in…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Coach Demands Reinforcements After 4-0 Defeat to Hapoel Haifa
Hapoel Be'er Sheva lost 4-0 to Hapoel Haifa in a Toto Cup ranking match, prompting coach Ran Kozuch to demand at least three new players to strengthen the squad ahead of crucial C…
Hapoel Haifa Rout Hapoel Be'er Sheva to Secure Fifth Place in Toto Cup
Hapoel Haifa defeated Hapoel Be'er Sheva 4-0 in the Toto Cup's final ranking match on August 15, 2026, finishing fifth and earning 350,000 shekels. Haifa dominated with goals from…
Lisab Issat Embraces New Chapter at Bristol City After Leaving Maccabi Haifa
Lisab Issat transferred from Maccabi Haifa to Bristol City for 2.5 million euros and is preparing for the new season in England. He expressed feeling unwelcome in the Israeli nati…
Hapoel Haifa Shows Signs of Revival Ahead of New Israeli Premier League Season
Hapoel Haifa, after narrowly escaping relegation last season, is optimistic about competing for a top playoff spot in the upcoming Israeli Premier League season under coach Haim S…
Hapoel Haifa Faces Uncertainty Over Shai Elias Starting Against Former Club Be'er Sheva
Hapoel Haifa midfielder Shai Elias may start against his former club Hapoel Be'er Sheva in a Toto Cup match, but his fitness is uncertain. Key players are injured or returning fro…
Hapoel Haifa Aims for Top-Tier Finish with New Squad and Strong Budget
Hapoel Haifa, with a 33 million shekel budget and nine new players, aims for a top playoff finish after last season's struggles. Coach Haim Silvas, backed by owner Yoav Katz, has…
Nigerian Striker William Agada Returns to Hapoel Haifa with €200,000 Salary
William Agada, a Nigerian striker, has rejoined Hapoel Haifa from Real Zaragoza on a contract worth about 200,000 euros per season. The 26-year-old previously played for Hapoel Ha…
Hapoel Kiryat Shmona Overcomes Hapoel Haifa to Reach Toto Cup Semifinals
Hapoel Kiryat Shmona overturned a first-half deficit to beat Hapoel Haifa 3-1 on August 8, 2026, advancing to the Toto Cup semifinals where they will face Hapoel Tel Aviv. Coach S…
Hapoel Kiryat Shmona Overcomes Hapoel Haifa to Reach Toto Cup Semifinals
Hapoel Kiryat Shmona came from behind to beat Hapoel Haifa 3-1 on August 8, 2026, reaching the Toto Cup semifinals. Coach Shai Berda praised the team's mental toughness, while cap…
William Agada Set to Return to Hapoel Haifa Ahead of Toto Cup Quarterfinal
Hapoel Haifa is set to face Hapoel Kiryat Shmona in the Toto Cup quarterfinals with a strong lineup, including new signing Shay Elias. Meanwhile, William Agada is poised to return…
Hapoel Haifa Considers William Agada Signing Amid Salary Negotiations
Hapoel Haifa is negotiating with free agent striker William Agada, valued by owner Yoav Katz, but salary demands remain a hurdle. The club is also trialing winger Jayden Braaf and…
Former Manchester City and Dortmund Winger Jayden Braaf Arrives in Israel for Hapoel Haifa Trial
Dutch winger Jayden Braaf, formerly of Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund, has arrived in Israel to trial with Hapoel Haifa. Despite a promising youth career, injuries and disc…
Hapoel Haifa Builds Momentum With Dramatic Toto Cup Win Over Bnei Sakhnin
Hapoel Haifa secured a dramatic 2-1 win over Bnei Sakhnin in the Toto Cup, maintaining a perfect start to the 2026/27 season and nearing the semifinals. The team is integrating ne…
Hapoel Haifa Edges Bnei Sakhnin 2-1 in Toto Cup Thriller as Coaches Eye Squad Reinforcements
Hapoel Haifa defeated Bnei Sakhnin 2-1 in a dramatic Toto Cup match at Doha Stadium, with the winning goal scored in the final seconds. Both coaches reflected on the game, with Ha…
Yaad Gonen Emerges as Key Midfield Talent for Hapoel Haifa After Derby Heroics
Yaad Gonen, a 20-year-old midfielder who switched from Maccabi Haifa's youth system to Hapoel Haifa, has emerged as a key player after a strong derby performance and is set to lea…
Alon Turgeman Shines as Hapoel Haifa Maintains Perfect Toto Cup Start
Hapoel Haifa secured a second straight Toto Cup win with Alon Turgeman scoring twice, boosting his season tally to three goals. The club praised Turgeman's performance despite his…
Hapoel Haifa Secures Midfielder Shay Elias in Key Summer Signing
Hapoel Haifa signed midfielder Shay Elias, formerly of Hapoel Be'er Sheva, after intensive negotiations and personal outreach by coach Haim Silvas. Elias, 27, joins with a leaders…
Liran Sardal's Future Uncertain Amid Contract Dispute with Hapoel Haifa
Liran Sardal, a veteran midfielder and club icon, is negotiating his future with Hapoel Haifa after rejecting a lower salary offer. While the club sees him as a valuable rotation…
Hapoel Haifa Plans to Promote 20-Year-Old Yaad Gonen in Upcoming Derby Match
Hapoel Haifa prepares for the 2026/27 season opener in the Haifa derby with a nearly complete squad and plans to promote 20-year-old Yaad Gonen to a key role. The club aims to sig…
Hapoel Haifa Coach Says Squad Far From Complete Ahead of Derby Clash
Hapoel Haifa completed their training camp in Bulgaria but remain short on players ahead of the Toto Cup derby against Maccabi Haifa. The club released winger Kenneth Mama due to…
Hapoel Haifa Owner Yoav Katz Sees Good Squad but Expects Adjustments Ahead of New Season
Hapoel Haifa owner Yoav Katz says the squad looks promising but expects adjustments as the 2026/27 season starts. The team returns to Israel to prepare for the Toto Cup derby agai…
Hapoel Haifa Freezes Transfer Plans Amid Financial Dispute Over Debt Repayment
Hapoel Haifa has frozen its player transfers due to a 1.8 million shekel debt and failed negotiations with the Israeli Labor Federation over payment terms. The club is redirecting…
Hapoel Haifa Begins 2026/27 Season Preparations With New Trialists and Coaching Changes
Hapoel Haifa started its 2026/27 season preparations with new trialists and coaching staff changes, aiming to complete its squad before a July training camp in Bulgaria.
Hapoel Haifa Parts Ways with Sandro Altunashvili, Eyes New Midfield Signings
Hapoel Haifa and midfielder Sandro Altunashvili mutually agreed to end his contract. The club is now looking for foreign reinforcements in midfield, while Itai Zafrani is expected…
Hapoel Haifa Signs Winger Wahib Habiballah
Hapoel Haifa has officially signed 28-year-old winger Wahib Habiballah from Ironi Tiberias. He scored five goals last season, and the move came after Hapoel Haifa outbid Tiberias…