Hapoel Jerusalem

Maccabi Tel Aviv Vows to Remove Rioters After Violent Incident in Rehovot

After Maccabi Tel Aviv's 5-2 win over Hapoel Jerusalem, some Maccabi fans attacked rival supporters outside the Rehovot stadium. The club is working to identify and ban the rioter…

Maccabi Tel Aviv Opens Israeli Premier League with 5-2 Win Over Hapoel Jerusalem

Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Hapoel Jerusalem 5-2 in the Israeli Premier League opener, with Dor Peretz scoring a hat-trick. Despite an early setback, Maccabi dominated the match, wh…

Maccabi Tel Aviv Overcomes Early Deficit to Rout Hapoel Jerusalem in Season Opener

Maccabi Tel Aviv overturned an early goal to defeat Hapoel Jerusalem 5-2 in the 2026/7 Israeli Premier League opener at Jerusalem's temporary stadium in Rehovot. Dor Peretz scored…

New Rehovot Stadium Sees High Scoring in Only Six Matches This Season

Rehovot's new 6,000-seat stadium has hosted six official matches since summer 2026, with an unusually high average of 4.1 goals per game. It serves as a home ground for multiple t…

Maccabi Tel Aviv Goalkeeper Sayid Abu Farhi Enters Match Amid Unusual Circumstances

During Maccabi Tel Aviv's 5-1 win over Hapoel Jerusalem, goalkeeper Sayid Abu Farhi entered the game late due to a red card and substitution limits, possibly marking his final min…

Maccabi Tel Aviv's Varela Assists and Gets Injured Ahead of Lugano Clash

Maccabi Tel Aviv winger Helio Varela assisted a goal but was injured during a match against Hapoel Jerusalem, casting doubt on his availability for the upcoming second-leg against…

Maccabi Tel Aviv's Roy Revivo Leads Team in Offensive Contributions Despite Uncertain Future

Roy Revivo continues to excel offensively for Maccabi Tel Aviv despite contract uncertainties, leading the team in goals and assists early in the 2026 season.

Maccabi Tel Aviv Equalizes 1-1 Against Hapoel Jerusalem with Unusual Assist

Maccabi Tel Aviv drew 1-1 with Hapoel Jerusalem after Roy Revivo scored a header assisted unusually by Osher Davida, who shifted from right to left wing during the play in a match…

Maccabi Tel Aviv Concedes Earliest Goal in Years Under Mitchell Goldhar Era

Maccabi Tel Aviv conceded a goal just 38 seconds into their August 23, 2026 match against Hapoel Jerusalem, marking one of the earliest goals allowed in the Mitchell Goldhar era…

Kenny Lofton Arrives in Israel to Join Hapoel Jerusalem Basketball Team

Kenny Lofton, new forward for Hapoel Jerusalem, arrived in Israel on August 26, 2023, expressing excitement and confidence ahead of the basketball season under coach Sasha Obradov…

Maccabi Tel Aviv Legend Alexander Polukarov Undergoes Leg Amputation Amid Complex Medical Condition

Alexander Polukarov, a former Maccabi Tel Aviv and Torpedo Moscow defender, has undergone a leg amputation due to a complex medical condition. The 66-year-old Ukrainian player had…

Israeli Politics Heat Up as Ofer Winter Launches New Party Amid Regional Tensions and Cultural Highlights

Ofer Winter launches a new political party in Israel amid ongoing regional security tensions involving Syria and Turkey. Cultural and sports events also mark the week, including O…

Hapoel Jerusalem Faces New Challenges With Squad Overhaul and Budget Constraints

Hapoel Jerusalem begins the season with a new coach, Lior Zada, and a heavily revamped squad amid financial struggles. The team aims to adopt a more attacking style but faces chal…

Go Ahead Eagles Confirm Thibo Baeten Will Stay, Ending Maccabi Tel Aviv Transfer Speculation

Go Ahead Eagles CEO Jan Willem van Dop confirmed that Belgian defender Thibo Baeten will remain with the Dutch club, ending Maccabi Tel Aviv's interest. The announcement comes as…

Hapoel Jerusalem Unveils Controversial New Logo Amid Fan Backlash

Hapoel Jerusalem basketball club unveiled a new logo on August 23, 2026, sparking significant fan backlash despite efforts to involve supporters in the design process. Owner Matan…

Hapoel Petah Tikva Awaits Visa Clearance to Finalize Chipioka Songa Transfer to Portugal

Hapoel Petah Tikva lost 1-0 to Ironi Tiberias amid controversy over refereeing decisions, including a disallowed late equalizer. The club is finalizing the transfer of Chipioka So…

Maccabi Petah Tikva Eyes Former Hapoel Jerusalem Defender Yao After Season Opener Win

Maccabi Petah Tikva won their season opener and are considering signing defender Yao Illouz, who recently arrived for a trial but rested instead of attending the match. Coach Ziv…

Maccabi Tel Aviv Prepares for Premier League Opener Against Hapoel Jerusalem After Lugano Loss

After losing 2-1 to Lugano, Maccabi Tel Aviv holds a press conference with Kenny Miller ahead of their league opener against Hapoel Jerusalem.

Nissan Kniyas Predicts Beitar Jerusalem to Win Israeli Premier League 2026/27 Season

Ahead of the 2026/27 Israeli Premier League season start on August 22, Nissan Kniyas predicts Beitar Jerusalem to win the title, with Hapoel Be'er Sheva facing challenges defendin…

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…

Former Israeli National Team Captain Meir Tapiro Discusses Basketball Challenges and Team Dynamics

Meir Tapiro, former Israeli national basketball captain, discusses Tamir Blatt's contract issues, team challenges at Hapoel Tel Aviv, Maccabi Tel Aviv, and Hapoel Jerusalem, and t…

Police to Close Teddy Stadium Light Rail Station During Beitar Jerusalem Matches

Israel Police will close the Teddy Stadium light rail station during major events, likely including Beitar Jerusalem football matches, forcing fans to use alternative transport.

Maccabi Tel Aviv Opts Against Postponing Opening Premier League Match Despite European Playoff

Maccabi Tel Aviv chose not to postpone their opening Premier League match against Hapoel Jerusalem despite European playoff commitments. The team prioritizes maintaining a consist…

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 Jerusalem Signs 18-Year-Old Midfielder Hamza Muhammad to Youth Team

Hapoel Jerusalem signed 18-year-old midfielder Hamza Muhammad from Nigeria after spotting him in their summer tournament. Muhammad played in Toto Cup matches and is expected to de…

Werder Bremen Fans Honor Hirsch Goldberg Poland Two Years After Hamas Killing

Werder Bremen fans honored Hirsch Goldberg Poland, a Hapoel Jerusalem supporter, on the second anniversary of his killing by Hamas, highlighting the close ties between the two fan…

Shake Milton Struggles at Partizan Belgrade Before Joining Hapoel Jerusalem

Shake Milton struggled with injuries and adapting to European basketball during his first season at Partizan Belgrade, leading to his release. He has now joined Hapoel Jerusalem…

Maccabi Haifa Star Manuel Benson Suffers ACL Tear, Out for Entire Season

Hapoel Jerusalem Focuses on Strong League Start After Toto Cup Win Over Maccabi Haifa

Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Maccabi Haifa 1-0 in the Toto Cup but emphasized focusing on a strong league start. Israel Dafa scored the winner, and the team looks forward to facing M…

Israeli Forward Taayi Brivo Faces Club Resistance Ahead of Nations League Campaign

Israeli striker Taayi Brivo faces club refusal from D.C. United to join the national team early for the Nations League opener against Austria. The Israeli Football Association is…

Beitar Jerusalem Plans Midfielder Release Amid Squad Adjustments After Penalty Shootout Win

Beitar Jerusalem plans to release midfielder Ailison Tavares to another Israeli Premier League club to make room for new signings. After a third penalty shootout win this summer…

Maccabi Haifa Beats Hapoel Be'er Sheva 4-2 in Youth Premier League Opener

Maccabi Haifa defeated Hapoel Be'er Sheva 4-2 in the Israeli Youth Premier League opener, with key goals from Noam Goldenberg and Younes Adena. Maccabi Tel Aviv also won 1-0 again…

Low Attendance at Toto Cup Big Matches Highlights Fan Disparity Across Israeli Stadiums

The Toto Cup's final rounds saw uneven fan attendance across Israeli stadiums, with low turnout at Sammy Ofer Stadium and higher numbers in Netanya and Petah Tikva. The upcoming d…

Maccabi Haifa Returns Pedrao and Glazer in Toto Cup Match Against Hapoel Jerusalem

Maccabi Haifa hosted Hapoel Jerusalem on Sunday in the Toto Cup's 9th-10th place match, reinstating Pedrao and Glazer in defense as a final preparation before the league season.

Israeli Premier League Referee Assignments Announced for Opening Round

The Israeli Referees Association announced the officials for the first round of the 2026/27 Premier League season, with key matches scheduled from August 22 to 24 across various s…

Shake Milton Arrives in Israel, Aims to Build a Strong Hapoel Jerusalem Team

Shake Milton arrived in Israel to join Hapoel Jerusalem's preparations for the 2026/27 season, expressing enthusiasm about building a competitive team and contributing to the club…

Matan Hozez Signs One-Year Deal with Hapoel Ramat Gan

Matan Hozez, formerly of Hapoel Jerusalem and Maccabi Tel Aviv's youth system, signed a one-year contract with Hapoel Ramat Gan to help the club in the Israeli Premier League.

Sasha Obradovic Brings Intense Basketball Focus to Hapoel Jerusalem Coaching Role

Hapoel Jerusalem hired EuroLeague coach Sasha Obradovic, whose intense, system-focused style divides players but is praised for deep basketball insight. Red Star Belgrade captain…

Hapoel Jerusalem Partners with Reebok as Official Apparel Supplier for 2026/27 Season

Hapoel Jerusalem has partnered with Reebok as its official apparel supplier for the 2026/27 season, expanding merchandise options and introducing unique game uniforms. The collabo…

Hapoel Ramat Gan Prepares for Betar Jerusalem in Toto Cup Playoff

Hapoel Ramat Gan prepares to face Betar Jerusalem in the Toto Cup playoff with new foreign players included, while former Hapoel Jerusalem player Matan Hozez nears signing ahead o…

Hapoel Petah Tikva Aims to Cement Top-Tier Status After Breakthrough Season

Hapoel Petah Tikva, after a surprising upper playoff finish last season, aims to establish itself as a stable Premier League team in 2026/27. The club retained key staff and playe…

David Roddy Joins Hapoel Jerusalem, Aims for EuroCup Victory Over NBA Career

David Roddy, a 25-year-old forward with NBA experience, has joined Hapoel Jerusalem for the 2026/27 season, aiming to win the EuroCup and advance to the EuroLeague. He views Europ…

Israeli Swimming Team Concludes European Championships with Strong Results but No Medals

The Israeli swimming team concluded the 2026 European Championships in Paris with 13 semifinals and 5 finals but no medals. Tomer Shuster and Tom Miniss led breakthroughs with new…

Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv Compete for Toto Cup Prize Money

Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv reached the Toto Cup final, competing for the title and prize money ranging from 110,000 to 900,000 shekels based on final standings.

Maccabi Haifa Finalizes Goalkeeper Lineup for 2026/27 Season

Maccabi Haifa has completed its goalkeeper roster for the 2026/27 season by signing Omer Niraon on loan as the second-choice keeper behind Omer Glazer, who is recovering from inju…

Former Red Star Captain Warns Hapoel Jerusalem About Coach Obradović's Demanding Style

Ognjen Dobrić, former player under coach Sasha Obradović at Red Star Belgrade, warns Hapoel Jerusalem about Obradović's demanding coaching style that overwhelmed players and led t…

Hapoel Jerusalem Demands Solidarity Payment from Hapoel Tel Aviv for Kadyn Carrington Transfer

Hapoel Jerusalem is demanding a development fee from Hapoel Tel Aviv for Kadyn Carrington, who played four seasons in Jerusalem before transferring this summer. The claim is based…

Maccabi and Hapoel Tel Aviv Collaborate to Bring EuroLeague Games Back to Israel

Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv are jointly working to convince the EuroLeague to allow basketball games back in Israel, leveraging regional calm and upcoming meetings, thoug…