Hapoel Petah Tikva
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Hapoel Petah Tikva, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Former Hapoel Petah Tikva Player Mark Costa Reflects on Living in Fear During Israel Conflict
Mark Costa, former Hapoel Petah Tikva player, described living in constant fear during Israel's recent conflict, including evacuation and sheltering from rocket attacks, before mo…
Zambian Players Use Israeli Premier League as Proven Pathway to European Football
Zambian footballers Kings Kangwa and Chipi Chonga are using the Israeli Premier League as a key stepping stone to European clubs, with Kangwa already transferred to Panathinaikos…
Hapoel Petah Tikva Nears Deal to Sell Winger Tchapioka Songa to Portuguese Club Moreirense
Hapoel Petah Tikva is close to selling winger Tchapioka Songa to Portuguese club Moreirense for 600,000 euros plus future sale percentages. Songa is keen on the move, while Hapoel…
Hapoel Petah Tikva Prepares for New Season Amid High Hopes
Hapoel Petah Tikva is preparing for the new Israeli Premier League season after reaching the upper playoff last year, with fans hopeful that Omer Peretz will lead the team to even…
Maccabi Netanya's Wattera Likely to Stay After Performance Improvement
Aziz Wattera, initially set to leave Maccabi Netanya, has improved his performance and is likely to stay. The club is also pursuing three foreign signings ahead of the new season.
Ironi Tiberias Faces Severe Sanctions Amid Doping Scandal and Points Deduction Threat
Ironi Tiberias faces a doping scandal and points deductions that threaten its Premier League status. Owner Aryeh Kalmanzon denies wrongdoing and vows to fight relegation amid susp…
Hapoel Petah Tikva Goalkeeper Omer Katz Left Out Amid Maccabi Haifa Transfer Talks
Omer Katz, Hapoel Petah Tikva's goalkeeper, was left out of the squad amid ongoing transfer talks with Maccabi Haifa, who want to sign him as a backup keeper. Katz has reportedly…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Loaned Midfielder Scores and Assists in Ukrainian League Debut
Roy Navi, a Maccabi Tel Aviv midfielder, scored and assisted in his Ukrainian Premier League debut for Kryvbas, helping secure a 3-1 win. After two loan spells in Israel, he was l…
Football Fan Severely Attacked by Security Guard with Iron Rod in Petah Tikva Stadium
Liam Azulai, a Hapoel Petah Tikva fan, was severely injured when a stadium security guard attacked him with an iron rod. The guard was released to house arrest due to mental healt…
Three Israeli Premier League Clubs Compete for Former Montpellier and Celtic Defender Christopher Jullien
Three Israeli Premier League clubs are competing to sign 33-year-old defender Christopher Jullien, formerly of Montpellier and Celtic. Hapoel Ramat Gan is the leading candidate, w…
Israeli Premier League Transfer Window Midterm Review Highlights Strengthened and Weakened Teams
About a month before the Israeli Premier League season starts, a midterm review of the summer transfer window shows Beitar Jerusalem and Maccabi Netanya as the biggest improvers…
Security Guard Who Assaulted Hapoel Petah Tikva Fan Released to House Arrest Despite Police Opposition
A security guard who assaulted a Hapoel Petah Tikva fan during a football match was released to house arrest despite police objections, with the court citing his mental state. The…
Security Guard Who Assaulted Fan in Petah Tikva Released to House Arrest
A security guard who assaulted a fan with a metal rod during a soccer match in Petah Tikva was released to house arrest after his lawyer cited mental illness, raising questions ab…
Hapoel Ramat Gan Faces Goalkeeper Dilemma Two Weeks Before League Start
Two weeks before the league starts, Hapoel Ramat Gan struggles to finalize a senior goalkeeper after Sharif Kayouf's injury canceled his transfer. The club is considering several…
Maccabi Haifa and Maccabi Netanya Disagree Over Karame Jaber Transfer Terms
Maccabi Haifa aims to sign goalkeeper Omer Katz and defender Karame Jaber before the league starts, but faces a financial gap with Maccabi Netanya over Jaber's transfer fee. Haifa…
Hapoel Petah Tikva Honors Fan Injured by Security Guard with Season Ticket
Hapoel Petah Tikva fan Liam Talcker, injured by a security guard, was discharged from hospital and awarded a season ticket by the club. The Israel Football Association promised st…
Beitar Jerusalem Defender Gil Cohen Injured and Substituted in Match Against Austria Vienna
Beitar Jerusalem defender Gil Cohen was injured during a match against Austria Vienna and replaced by Luka Gadrani. The club plans to sign another foreign defender and release Ail…
Maccabi Tel Aviv's Shahar Rozen Steps Up as Roy Revivo's Replacement
With Roy Revivo sidelined and likely leaving, Maccabi Tel Aviv is giving 23-year-old Shahar Rozen a chance to prove himself as the new left-back. Rozen, grandson of club legend Tz…
Israeli Police Investigate Possible Nationalist Motive in Stadium Brawl in Petah Tikva
Israeli police are investigating a violent brawl at HaMoshava Stadium in Petah Tikva, considering a possible nationalist motive. The incident involved a security guard from East J…
Israeli Football League Chair Demands Security License Revocations After Stadium Violence
After a violent clash at a Hapoel Petah Tikva match, Israeli Football League chairman Erez Kalfon demanded police investigate and revoke the involved security guards' licenses, ca…
Maccabi Netanya Eyes Foreign Defender Ahead of Season Start After Toto Cup Win
Maccabi Netanya won 2-0 against Hapoel Petah Tikva, keeping their Toto Cup semifinal hopes alive as they seek to sign a foreign defender before the league starts. Coach Ronny Levy…
Maccabi Netanya Won't Block Captain Karam Jaber's Potential Transfer Amid Declining Role
Maccabi Netanya captain Karam Jaber faces reduced playing time and awaits transfer offers, with the club willing to let him leave. He recently met with club management to discuss…
Maccabi Netanya Sets Record Budget to Return to Israeli Premier League's Top Six
Maccabi Netanya owner Ross Kastin has set a record 54.6 million shekel budget to rebuild the club and target a top-six finish in the Israeli Premier League. Coach Roni Levy has st…
Masai Dego Reflects on Hapoel Ramat Gan's Dramatic Toto Cup Draw and Team Progress
Hapoel Ramat Gan drew 2-2 with Hapoel Jerusalem in a dramatic Toto Cup match on August 5, 2026, maintaining their unbeaten streak. Coach Masai Dego highlighted the importance of c…
Beitar Jerusalem Defender Ori Dahan Offered to Israeli Premier League Club Amid Transfer Uncertainty
Ori Dahan, a Beitar Jerusalem defender not in his club's plans, was offered to Hapoel Petah Tikva amid their search for players. Hapoel Petah Tikva prepares for a critical Toto Cu…
Israeli Paralympic Table Tennis Player Joins Wingate Sports Academy for First Time
Twelve-year-old Israeli Paralympic table tennis champion Omer Gadot has become the first Paralympic athlete admitted to the Wingate Institute's Academy of Sports Excellence, marki…
Former Owner Eyal Segal Shows Loyalty by Buying Season Tickets for Maccabi Netanya Fans
Former Maccabi Netanya owner Eyal Segal purchased seven season tickets to support the club amid slow sales. Segal previously saved the club from financial crisis by investing mill…
Shakhtar Donetsk Defender Diego Arroyo Will Not Join Hapoel Petah Tikva
Diego Arroyo will not join Hapoel Petah Tikva after Shakhtar Donetsk refused to release him, forcing the club to seek other defensive options for the 2026/27 season.
New Rehovot Stadium Hosts Premier League Matches Amid Mixed Fan Feedback
The new 6,000-seat stadium in Rehovot has begun hosting Israeli Premier League matches for teams like Hapoel Jerusalem and Hapoel Ramat Gan. While players and fans praise the inti…
Two Ironi Tiberias Players Recover to Start Against Maccabi Haifa in Toto Cup
Ironi Tiberias prepares for its Toto Cup match against Maccabi Haifa with two key players recovered and expected to start, despite a short squad due to suspensions. The club is al…
Jocelin Ta Bi Misses Sunderland Preseason Tour Due to US Visa Issues
Jocelin Ta Bi, who transferred from Hapoel Petah Tikva to Sunderland in January 2026, missed Sunderland's US preseason tour due to a rejected visa application. Despite recovering…
Manuel Benson Returns to Maccabi Haifa Squad After Three Months
Maccabi Haifa prepares for its Toto Cup match against Ironi Tiberias with Manuel Benson returning to the squad after three months. Andrea Novakovic remains sidelined due to illnes…
Maccabi Netanya Plans Gradual Integration of Dolev Haziza After Loss to Hapoel Ramat Gan
Maccabi Netanya lost 3-2 to Hapoel Ramat Gan in the Toto Cup, prompting calls for defensive reinforcements. Midfielder Dolev Haziza made a promising debut, with the club planning…
Hapoel Ramat Gan Targets Nigerian Midfielder Christopher Boniface to Strengthen Squad
Hapoel Ramat Gan is pursuing Nigerian midfielder Christopher Boniface to strengthen its squad ahead of the Israeli Premier League season, while preparing for upcoming matches and…
Hapoel Petah Tikva Awaits Shakhtar's Decision to Finalize Diego Aroyo Loan
Hapoel Petah Tikva awaits Shakhtar Donetsk's approval to loan defender Diego Aroyo, while managing player status issues and roster challenges ahead of the new season.
Maccabi Haifa Eliminated as Hapoel Haifa Nears Toto Cup Semifinals
Hapoel Haifa is close to securing a spot in the Toto Cup semifinals after three wins, while Maccabi Haifa has been eliminated following poor results. The competition divides 10 te…
Hapoel Ramat Gan Includes Pard Ibrahim and New Goalkeeper in Squad for Maccabi Netanya Match
Hapoel Ramat Gan prepares for their Toto Cup match against Maccabi Netanya with new signing Pard Ibrahim and goalkeeper Tomer Haran included in the squad, while continuing to eval…
Brazilian Forward Luan Leaves Romanian Club Without Notice Before Joining Israeli Team
Brazilian forward Luan left Romanian club U Cluj without formal notice due to unpaid wages and joined Hapoel Ramat Gan, where he recently scored a winning goal. His former club ha…
Hapoel Petah Tikva Keeper Omer Katz Stays Despite Maccabi Haifa Interest
Omer Katz will remain with Hapoel Petah Tikva despite reportedly agreeing to terms with Maccabi Haifa, who now lack a confirmed backup goalkeeper due to Omri Glazer's injury.
Hapoel Petah Tikva Sets 31.8 Million Shekel Budget Amid Calls for Squad Reinforcements
Hapoel Petah Tikva announced a 31.8 million shekel budget for the new season amid calls for key player reinforcements following a recent loss to Hapoel Ramat Gan. The club aims to…
Omer Nir'on Nears Signing With Hapoel Ramat Gan After Lucrative Offer
Hapoel Ramat Gan won 2-1 over Hapoel Petah Tikva in the Toto Cup and is close to signing Maccabi Netanya goalkeeper Omer Nir'on after offering him a lucrative deal. The club aims…
Maccabi Netanya Excludes Itay Ben Shabat From Squad Amid Player Departures
Maccabi Netanya surprised players by excluding Itay Ben Shabat from the squad as they plan to release three players. The club won their second Toto Cup match but continues to seek…
Masai Dago Cautions Against Overrating Toto Cup Win as Hapoel Ramat Gan Opens Season Strong
Hapoel Ramat Gan won 2-1 against Hapoel Petah Tikva in the Toto Cup opener, with coaches emphasizing the match as preparation rather than a league benchmark. Both teams plan squad…
Hapoel Ra'anana Targets Nigerian Striker James Adeniyi for Key Signing
Hapoel Ra'anana has officially contacted Nigerian striker James Adeniyi to strengthen their squad for the upcoming National League season, aiming to avoid relegation struggles. Ad…
Maccabi Haifa Targets Hapoel Petah Tikva Goalkeeper Omer Katz as Backup
Maccabi Haifa is pursuing goalkeeper Omer Katz from Hapoel Petah Tikva as a backup option but refuses to pay transfer fees. Hapoel Petah Tikva currently does not plan to release K…
Hapoel Ramat Gan Seeks Loan of Goalkeeper Omer Niraon from Maccabi Netanya
Hapoel Ramat Gan, preparing for its first Premier League season match, seeks to loan goalkeeper Omer Niraon from Maccabi Netanya after an injury to their first-choice keeper.
Omer Korsia Returns to Hapoel Petah Tikva for Second Stint in Israeli Premier League
Omer Korsia, defender formerly with Bnei Sakhnin and Beitar Jerusalem, returns to Hapoel Petah Tikva for a second spell after a successful trial. He joins several new signings as…
Maccabi Petah Tikva's New Signing Delayed Amid Joao Victor Injury Concerns
Maccabi Petah Tikva lost 1-0 in the local derby but saw positives despite the defeat. Their planned signing of Yoav Koren is delayed, possibly due to Joao Victor's injury at Hapoe…