Hapoel Tel Aviv

Israeli Football Association Eases Away-Fan Ban and Pyrotechnics Penalties for Upcoming Season

The Israeli Football Association and major clubs agreed to ease penalties on away-fan bans and pyrotechnics for the upcoming season, including no away-fan bans in second-round pla…

Hapoel Kiryat Shmona Celebrates Toto Cup Semifinal Spot After Comeback Win

Hapoel Kiryat Shmona secured a 3-1 comeback win over Hapoel Haifa to reach the Toto Cup semifinals, marking their fourth straight victory and building momentum ahead of a tough ma…

Billionaire Edmond Safra Transforms Hapoel Tel Aviv with Massive Investment

Jewish-American billionaire Edmond Safra has invested heavily in Hapoel Tel Aviv since acquiring the club two years ago, boosting its budget and infrastructure. His strategic, low…

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…

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…

Maccabi Tel Aviv Faces Potential Shareholder Opposition After Recanati Family's $50 Million Stock Sale

Maccabi Tel Aviv is undergoing a 30-day period after the Recanati family announced selling 29 percent of their shares for $50 million to a U.S. company, with other shareholders ab…

Hapoel Jerusalem Owner Discusses EuroLeague Ambitions, Coaching Changes, and Player Moves

Gal Makel, co-owner of Hapoel Jerusalem, detailed the club's plans to join the EuroLeague, coaching changes, key player signings, and expressed disappointment over Kadin Carringto…

Israeli Football Fans Travel Abroad to Support Teams Amid Home Game Restrictions

Israeli football fans are traveling abroad to support their teams during "home" matches due to security restrictions preventing games in Israel. Thousands of supporters have recen…

Israeli Clubs Face Tough Odds Advancing in European Football Qualifiers

Israeli football clubs Maccabi Tel Aviv, Beitar Jerusalem, Hapoel Tel Aviv, and Hapoel Be'er Sheva face challenging odds advancing in European qualifiers after mixed first-leg res…

EuroLeague Coaches Ranking Places Dimitris Itoudis Fourth, Oded Kattash Eighth

Dimitris Itoudis of Hapoel Tel Aviv and Oded Kattash of Maccabi Tel Aviv were ranked fourth and eighth respectively among EuroLeague coaches ahead of the new season starting next…

Israeli Basketball Legend Shimon 'Chinga' Shalev Dies at 94

Shimon "Chinga" Shalev, a legendary Israeli basketball player and coach, died at 94. He was a key figure in Hapoel Tel Aviv's history and led Israel's national team to multiple Eu…

Maccabi Tel Aviv Faces Squad Management Challenges After Heavy European Defeat

Maccabi Tel Aviv's heavy loss to CSKA Sofia exposed flaws in their summer squad management, especially after losing key defenders mid-window. Beitar Jerusalem's defeat highlighted…

Hapoel Tel Aviv Seeks to Strengthen Left Wing and Left Back Positions After Conference League Win

Hapoel Tel Aviv, following a strong Conference League qualifier win, aims to strengthen its squad by signing two more players, focusing on the left wing and left back positions. N…

Iti Shechter Reveals Hapoel Tel Aviv's Top Transfer Target Is Eliel Peretz

Football analyst Iti Shechter revealed that Hapoel Tel Aviv coach Aliniv Breda's top transfer target is Eliel Peretz from Hapoel Be'er Sheva, whose contract expires next season. D…

Hapoel Tel Aviv Advances in Conference League Behind Altman and Elkokin's Impact

Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Katowice 2-0 in the Conference League qualifiers, with Omri Altman and Roee Elkokin playing key roles. Supported by 2,200 fans in Hungary, the team praise…

Hapoel Tel Aviv Goalkeeper Asaf Tzur Confident After 2-0 Win in Conference League Qualifier

After Hapoel Tel Aviv's 2-0 win over Katowice in the Conference League qualifiers, goalkeeper Asaf Tzur praised the team's defense and fan support, emphasizing readiness for the t…

Hapoel Tel Aviv Dominates Katowice in Conference League Qualifier

Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Katowice 2-0 in the UEFA Conference League qualifiers, showcasing strong defense and team cohesion. The club praised key players and emphasized squad cont…

Hapoel Tel Aviv Advances While Maccabi Tel Aviv and Beitar Jerusalem Falter in European Matches

Hapoel Tel Aviv secured a 2-0 win over Katowice in the Conference League qualifiers, advancing strongly. Maccabi Tel Aviv lost 3-0 to CSKA Sofia in Europa League qualifiers, facin…

Derogatory Hebrew Sign Against Hapoel Tel Aviv Appears at European Match and Is Quickly Removed

At a European match in Miskolc, a derogatory Hebrew sign against Hapoel Tel Aviv appeared in the neutral Hungarian fan section but was quickly removed by club officials.

Hapoel Tel Aviv's Stavi Turiel Scores Stunning Long-Range Goal Against Katowice

Hapoel Tel Aviv's Stavi Turiel scored a remarkable long-range goal against Katowice, continuing his strong offensive form from last season where he netted 12 goals and assisted si…

Emmanuel Boateng Becomes First Foreign Hapoel Tel Aviv Player to Score a European Brace

Emmanuel Boateng became the first foreign player in Hapoel Tel Aviv's history to score two goals in a European match, helping the club eliminate Ludogorets and advance to face Kat…

Hapoel Tel Aviv Signs Douglas Owusu Despite Higher Saudi Offer, Agent Reveals

Hapoel Tel Aviv signed Ghanaian winger Douglas Owusu for 2.2 million euros despite a Saudi offer five times higher. The deal was secured through close ties between club officials…

Tamir Blatt Signs with Hapoel Tel Aviv Amid Potential Loan to French EuroLeague Team

Israeli basketball player Tamir Blatt signed a $1.5 million per season contract with Hapoel Tel Aviv but faces limited EuroLeague playing time. Due to Hapoel’s crowded point guard…

Maccabi Tel Aviv Signs Center Armando Bacot for $1 Million Season

Maccabi Tel Aviv signed American center Armando Bacot from Fenerbahçe for $1 million per season to strengthen their frontcourt. Bacot, 26, played five college seasons at North Car…

Hapoel Petah Tikva Investigates Brutal Security Staff Assault on Fans During Toto Cup Match

During a Toto Cup match on June 5, 2024, Hapoel Petah Tikva fans were violently attacked by security guards, leading to arrests and an ongoing club investigation into the unfit se…

Hapoel Tel Aviv Faces Hurdle in Signing Max Heidegger Due to Herzliya Clause

Hapoel Tel Aviv aims to sign Max Heidegger, but a clause in his contract with Herzliya requires him to return there if he comes back to Israel this season. Herzliya demands Oz Bla…

Hapoel Tel Aviv Signs Douglas Aveso in Record Deal with Bayern Munich Medical Support

Hapoel Tel Aviv signed Ghanaian forward Douglas Aveso from Red Star Belgrade for 2.2 million euros, marking the club's biggest transfer. After a failed deal with a Ukrainian club…

Hapoel Tel Aviv Signs Veteran Guard Freddy Burdion for 2026/27 Season

Hapoel Tel Aviv signed veteran guard Freddy Burdion for the 2026/27 season, adding him as their 21st player. Burdion, who played for Maccabi Ramat Gan and Bnei Herzliya this seaso…

Hapoel Tel Aviv Set to Finish Top Two as Owner Safra Invests Heavily

Shay Feigenbaum, former player and coach, predicts Hapoel Tel Aviv will finish in the top two this season, backed by major investments from owner Safra. The club is strengthening…

Bayern Munich Doctor’s Medical Report Key to Hapoel Tel Aviv’s Record Signing of Douglas Awo

Hapoel Tel Aviv’s record signing of Douglas Awo was secured after a medical report from Bayern Munich’s chief doctor confirmed his fitness, dispelling earlier doubts from Viktoria…

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…

Israeli Football Faces Ongoing Challenges as Teams Play Abroad Amid Security Concerns

Israeli football teams currently play their European matches abroad due to security concerns, with the Israeli Football Association postponing plans to return games to Israel unti…

Hapoel Tel Aviv Prepares with High Motivation for Conference League Clash Against Katowice

Hapoel Tel Aviv is preparing with strong motivation for their UEFA Conference League qualifier against Katowice, aiming for a positive home result. Coach Eliniv Breda and player O…

Israeli Basketball's Top Three Clubs Announce Record Player Salaries for 2026/27 Season

Israel's top basketball teams, Hapoel Tel Aviv, Maccabi Tel Aviv, and Hapoel Jerusalem, have set record player salary budgets for the 2026/27 season, with Hapoel Tel Aviv leading…

Israel Basketball Coach Announces World Cup Qualifiers Roster Without NBA Stars

Coach Ariel Beit Halachmi announced Israel's basketball roster for World Cup qualifiers without NBA stars Deni Avdija and Ben Sharf, preparing for upcoming games against Poland an…

UEFA Fines Beitar Jerusalem and Hapoel Tel Aviv Over Pyrotechnics in Conference League Matches

UEFA fined Beitar Jerusalem 25,000 euros and gave a conditional closed-door match sanction for pyrotechnics in their Conference League win. Hapoel Tel Aviv was fined 40,000 euros…

Former Israel Captain Bibras Natcho Comments on Hapoel Tel Aviv, Be'er Sheva, and Abu Fani's Red Star Transfer

Bibras Natcho discussed Hapoel Tel Aviv's European progress, Be'er Sheva's tactical win over Red Star Belgrade, and Mohamed Abu Fani's transfer to Red Star. He highlighted the men…

Hapoel Tel Aviv Fans Celebrate Team's Triumphant Return to European Football After 25 Years

Hapoel Tel Aviv marked its return to European football after 25 years with a 2-2 draw against Ludogorets, reigniting fan passion despite past struggles. The club overcame financia…

Red Star Belgrade Fans Outraged as Jonathan Motley Wears Rival Santos Jersey

Jonathan Motley, who recently joined Red Star Belgrade from Hapoel Tel Aviv, angered fans by posting a photo wearing a Santos jersey, whose colors match Red Star's rival Partizan…

Hapoel Tel Aviv Awaits Medical Clearance to Finalize Douglas Awusu Signing

Hapoel Tel Aviv is awaiting medical clearance to finalize the signing of Douglas Awusu, a 20-year-old winger recently acquired by Red Star Belgrade. Extensive tests were conducted…

Hapoel Tel Aviv Basketball Star Tomas Satoransky Cites Bulgaria Base and Rest as Key to Signing

Tomas Satoransky, former Barcelona and NBA player, joined Hapoel Tel Aviv partly due to the club's base in Sofia, Bulgaria, allowing him to rest from Israeli league games amid sec…

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Advances Toward Champions League Playoffs with Win Over Red Star Belgrade

Red Star Belgrade Fans Criticize Douglas Aveso Ahead of Move to Hapoel Tel Aviv

Douglas Aveso is transferring from Red Star Belgrade to Hapoel Tel Aviv after a difficult six months in Serbia. Fans criticized his physicality and fit at Red Star, while some def…

EuroLeague Power Rankings Place Hapoel Tel Aviv Fifth, Maccabi Tel Aviv Fourteenth for 2026/27 Season

The EuroLeague's initial 2026/27 power rankings place Hapoel Tel Aviv fifth and Maccabi Tel Aviv 14th, reflecting their current roster strengths and offseason progress. Panathinai…

Red Star Belgrade Struggles to Integrate Louizo Amid Rising Competition

Louizos Louizo, a top Israeli league player, transferred to Red Star Belgrade for 3.5 million euros but has struggled to integrate. Serbian club Red Star prefers faster winger Usm…

Polish Ultras Group Sparks Outrage with Anti-Israel Video Ahead of Match Against Hapoel Tel Aviv

Polish football ultras group GKS Katowice released a controversial video denying Israel's existence ahead of their UEFA Conference League qualifier against Hapoel Tel Aviv, sparki…

Hapoel Tel Aviv Urged to Retain Tamir Blatt to Boost Championship Hopes

Hapoel Tel Aviv's strong EuroLeague debut season fuels hopes for an Israeli championship, with Tamir Blatt seen as a key player to retain. Despite defensive concerns, Blatt's offe…

Bnei Sakhnin Prepares for New Season as Coach Yossi Abuksis Reflects on Hapoel Tel Aviv Struggles

Bnei Sakhnin starts its 2026/27 season with new leadership and coach Yossi Abuksis, who reflects on his painful past failure at Hapoel Tel Aviv. The club is rebuilding its squad a…