Hapoel Be'er Sheva

Israeli Goalkeeper Niv Eliasi Debuts in Greek League with Tough 4-0 Loss

Israeli goalkeeper Niv Eliasi debuted for Greek club Levadiakos on August 23, 2026, in a 4-0 loss to PAOK, conceding four goals from five shots. This was his first game since last…

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…

Maccabi Tel Aviv Hosts Hapoel Jerusalem in Israeli Premier League Opener

Maccabi Tel Aviv hosts Hapoel Jerusalem in the Israeli Premier League opener on Sunday in Rehovot, aiming to continue their winning streak against the capital club. Maccabi Tel Av…

Israeli-American Center Gabe Wiznitzer Joins Hapoel Be'er Sheva/Dimona Basketball Team

Hapoel Be'er Sheva/Dimona signed Israeli-American center Gabe Wiznitzer, who played college basketball at Ohio University and professionally in the Czech Republic and Canada, to b…

Maccabi Tel Aviv's Roy Revivo Commits to Team Despite Desire to Play Abroad

Roy Revivo of Maccabi Tel Aviv expressed his commitment to the club despite wanting to play abroad, addressing fans ahead of the new season opener against Hapoel Jerusalem. His tr…

Sabah's Grass Condition Could Impact Play Against Hapoel Be'er Sheva in Champions League Playoff

Hapoel Be'er Sheva will visit Sabah in Baku for the Champions League playoff second leg after a 2-1 home win. Former Sabah captain Karim Diniyev warned the pitch condition could a…

Romanian Referee Istvan Kovacs to Officiate Hapoel Be'er Sheva's Champions League Return Match

UEFA appointed Romanian referee Istvan Kovacs to oversee Hapoel Be'er Sheva's Champions League second-leg match against Sabah FC in Azerbaijan. Kovacs, a top European official who…

Maccabi Netanya Coach Roni Levi Debates Starting Dolev Haziza or Yarin Abuhatzeira

Maccabi Netanya prepares for its league opener against Bnei Sakhnin with coach Roni Levi deciding between Dolev Haziza and Yarin Abuhatzeira for the left winger spot. Midfielder B…

Maccabi Haifa Needs Key Midfielder and Left Back to Boost Title Hopes

Maccabi Haifa seeks to strengthen its squad around star Bronninio by adding key players like left back Yahav Gurfinkel and midfielders to improve team cohesion and title chances t…

Maccabi Haifa Shines Amid Lukewarm Israeli Premier League Opener and Referee Controversies

The Israeli Premier League's opening weekend saw low attendance and postponed matches, with Maccabi Haifa winning amid internal tensions and referee controversies. Bruno starred f…

Maccabi Haifa Defeats Hapoel Ramat Gan 2-1 Amid Controversy Over Refereeing and Time-Wasting

Maccabi Haifa defeated Hapoel Ramat Gan 2-1 in the Israeli Premier League opener amid controversy over refereeing and time-wasting. Hapoel Ramat Gan felt they deserved a draw and…

Maccabi Haifa Dominates Rishon Lezion 4-1 in Youth Premier League

Maccabi Haifa's youth team defeated Hapoel Rishon Lezion 4-1 with key goals from Adam Grimberg and Noam Goldenberg. Hapoel Hadera crushed Hapoel Be'er Sheva 7-1, while Beitar Jeru…

Israeli Premier League 2026/27 Season Preview Highlights Optimistic and Pessimistic Scenarios for All Teams

Israeli Premier League 2026/27 Season Preview Highlights Optimistic and Pessimistic Scenarios for All 14 Teams

Ahead of the 2026/27 Israeli Premier League season, forecasts present optimistic and pessimistic scenarios for all 14 teams, highlighting potential titles, European qualifications…

Key Week Ahead to Decide Israeli Football Season Trajectories Amid European Outcomes

Israel's top football clubs face a crucial week as European competition results will determine their financial health, squad strategies, and season outlook. Beitar Jerusalem and H…

Maccabi Tel Aviv Leads Israeli Premier League Budgets for 2026/27 Season

Maccabi Tel Aviv leads the Israeli Premier League with a 120 million shekel budget for the 2026/27 season, aiming to win the championship. Beitar Jerusalem made the biggest budget…

UEFA Fines Israeli Football Clubs Over Fan Disturbances in Europe

UEFA fined Israeli football clubs Hapoel Be'er Sheva, Beitar Jerusalem, and Hapoel Tel Aviv a total of 47,625 euros for fan disturbances during European matches.

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Nears Historic Champions League Qualification Ahead of Baku Clash

Hapoel Be'er Sheva holds a 2-1 aggregate lead over Sabah FK ahead of their Champions League playoff second leg in Baku, with nearly half the stadium tickets sold. Sabah aims for a…

Hapoel Tel Aviv Favored to Win Israeli Premier League in 2026/27 Season Forecast

Moshe Primo predicts Hapoel Tel Aviv will win the 2026/27 Israeli Premier League, with strong defense and attack. Ironi Tiberias and Bnei Sakhnin are expected to be relegated. Mac…

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…

Ofri Shitrit Signs One More Season with Hapoel Be'er Sheva/Dimona Basketball

Ofri Shitrit, 21-year-old forward, extends his contract for a third season with Hapoel Be'er Sheva/Dimona basketball team in the Negev. He averaged 1.7 points and 1.1 rebounds las…

Maccabi Petah Tikva Prepares for Premier League Return Against Hapoel Kiryat Shmona

Maccabi Petah Tikva will open its Premier League season at home against Hapoel Kiryat Shmona, maintaining a stable lineup and featuring new loan player Yoav Koren's debut.

Ironi Tiberias Adjusts Lineup with Golaney in New Role Ahead of Premier League Opener

Ironi Tiberias prepares for their 2026/27 Israeli Premier League opener against Hapoel Petah Tikva with a new defensive setup and key player returns, aiming to overcome a six-poin…

Beitar Jerusalem Signs Almog Cohen to Upgraded Three-Year Coaching Contract

Beitar Jerusalem owner Barak Abramov signed coach Almog Cohen to a three-year contract with a 35% salary increase, securing his role after the club's recent Conference League exit…

Maccabi and Hapoel Tel Aviv Battle for Conference League Spots Against Strong European Opponents

Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv face strong European teams in Conference League playoffs, while Hapoel Be'er Sheva edges closer to Champions League qualification after a home…

Maccabi Tel Aviv Aims to Break Swiss Winless Streak Against Lugano in Conference League Playoff

Maccabi Tel Aviv faces Swiss club Lugano in the Conference League playoff seeking their first-ever win against a Swiss team to secure European competition continuation. Maccabi ha…

Israeli Football Clubs Hold Strong Record Against Italian Teams in Europe

Israeli football clubs have a strong competitive record against Italian teams, with six wins and notable victories spanning from the 1990s to recent Champions League matches, high…

Former Israeli Premier League Players Pick Fantasy Football Bankers for New Season

Ahead of the Israeli Premier League season start, former players Dia Saba, Kings Kangwa, and Dor Turgeman chose their key fantasy football picks, highlighting Satu Toriel, Basem Z…

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Signs Center Ido Fleischer for 2026/27 Season

Hapoel Be'er Sheva has signed Israeli center Ido Fleischer for the 2026/27 season and appointed Douglas Spradley as head coach, reinforcing the team ahead of the new basketball se…

Yarin Levi Signs New Contract, Returns to Maccabi Haifa with Ambition

Yarin Levi signed a new contract with Maccabi Haifa, securing a 40% salary raise and committing until 2030. He expressed pride in returning to the club where he developed and aims…

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…

Ran Kozuch's Hapoel Be'er Sheva Machine Dominates Despite Key Player Departures

Hapoel Be'er Sheva, led by coach Ran Kozuch, secured a 2-0 win over Sabah, showcasing a strong, adaptable squad despite losing star player Kings Kangwa. The team is poised for a h…

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 Favored to Advance to Champions League Group Stage After Win Over Sabah

Hapoel Be'er Sheva boosted their chances to 65-78% of advancing to the Champions League group stage after a 2-1 win over Sabah. The second leg remains competitive, but Be'er Sheva…

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…

Hapoel Be'er Sheva/Dimona Appoints Experienced European Coach Doug Spradley

Hapoel Be'er Sheva/Dimona named Doug Spradley as their new head coach ahead of the 2026/27 Israeli Basketball Premier League season. Spradley, with extensive European coaching exp…

Aliel Peretz Shines as Hapoel Be'er Sheva Beats Sabah 2-1 in Champions League Qualifier

Aliel Peretz played a pivotal role in Hapoel Be'er Sheva's 2-1 win over Sabah in a Champions League qualifier, assisting the winning goal and delivering a near-perfect midfield pe…

Three Suspended Tiberias Players Receive Reduced Ban Ahead of Premier League Return

Ironi Tiberias players Guy Hadida, David Kaltins, and Niv Gottlieb received three-month suspensions for doping, effective retroactively from July 5, 2026. The players cooperated w…

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…

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…

Sabah Coach Praises Hapoel Be'er Sheva After Crucial Champions League Win

Hapoel Be'er Sheva defeated Sabah 2-1 in a Champions League qualifier, impressing Sabah's coach and moving closer to the group stage for the first time. Sabah's coach and players…

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 Wins First Leg Playoff Against Sabah in Champions League Qualifiers

Hapoel Be'er Sheva defeated Azerbaijan's Sabah 2-1 in the first leg of the Champions League playoff, overcoming an early deficit to take the lead before next week's second leg in…

Hapoel Be'er Sheva's Javon East Scores Unusual Equalizer in Champions League Playoff

Hapoel Be'er Sheva's Javon East scored a bizarre equalizing goal against Sabah in a Champions League playoff on August 19, after a rebound deflected off his leg into an open net.

Veljko Simic Scores Early Goal to Lead Sabah Against Hapoel Be'er Sheva in Champions League Playoff

Veljko Simic scored early for Sabah against Hapoel Be'er Sheva in the Champions League playoff, marking his sixth goal in seven qualifying matches and making him the top scorer in…

Sabah Starts Kassandra Sabrina Against Hapoel Be'er Sheva in Champions League Playoff

Hapoel Be'er Sheva faces Sabah in the Champions League playoff first leg, with Sabah starting Kassandra Sabrina for the first time since his loan. Sabah aims to counter Be'er Shev…

Miguel Vitor Reflects on His Legacy and Champions League Ambitions with Hapoel Be'er Sheva

Miguel Vitor, captain of Hapoel Be'er Sheva since 2016, discussed his career, the team's strong collective spirit, and their crucial upcoming Champions League playoff match. At 37…

Top Israeli Referee Sapir Berman Fails Fitness Tests, Barred From Early Premier League Matches

Israeli referee Sapir Berman failed the national fitness tests and will miss the start of the Premier League season but can still officiate international games until she passes th…