Hapoel Tel Aviv
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Hapoel Tel Aviv, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Ofer Yannay Gifts Hapoel Players Luxury Watches Worth €50,000 Each
Ofer Yannay gave Hapoel Tel Aviv players Audemars Piguet Royal Oak watches worth at least €50,000 each at the team’s end-of-season dinner. He also said the coaching staff will get…
Hapoel Tel Aviv to host EuroLeague games in Sofia if needed
Hapoel Tel Aviv said its 2026/27 EuroLeague home games will be played at Arena 8888 in Sofia if Israel is unavailable. The club still wants to host in Tel Aviv and said its player…
Kobi Refua Says He Is Fully Committed to Bnei Eilat After Viral Ben Yehuda Clash
Kobi Refua, newly named sporting director of Bnei Eilat, said he is committed to building the club into a promotion contender in its first season. He also addressed the viral half…
Zarko Lazetic Takes Over at Saudi Side Al Taawoun on Lucrative Deal
Zarko Lazetic has signed with Saudi club Al Taawoun five months after leaving Maccabi Tel Aviv. Serbian reports say he received a salary of more than $2 million a season, full con…
Maccabi Netanya signs right-back Alon Azogi for two years
Maccabi Netanya signed 26-year-old right-back Alon Azogi from Bnei Sakhnin on a two-year deal. The club paid 200,000 shekels to activate his release clause.
Roman Sorkin: Yam Madar Is the Best Israeli Player in the League
Roman Sorkin praised Hapoel Tel Aviv's EuroLeague place and said it helps Israeli basketball. He also singled out Yam Madar as the best Israeli player in the league, saying Madar…
Basketball league praises referees, rejects claims of ulterior motives
The Israeli Basketball Premier League sent the referees association a thank-you letter after the season ended. The letter praised the referees’ work, noted their challenges, and f…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Clinch 58th Israeli Title After Pressure-Filled Run
Maccabi Tel Aviv won its 58th Israeli championship after beating Hapoel Tel Aviv in a tense final series. The title was sealed by Roman Sorkin’s clutch three-pointer, and several…
Ludogorets Watches Barak Itzhaki, but Alberto Riera Is the Priority
Barak Itzhaki is a possible but secondary candidate for the Ludogorets coaching job, with Alberto Riera currently preferred. The Bulgarian club is preparing for its Conference Lea…
Hapoel Tel Aviv sells over 10,000 season tickets as midfielder Ravid Oulizki draws interest
Hapoel Tel Aviv has sold over 10,000 season tickets and may break its 14,500-record. The club is also deciding the future of 18-year-old prospect Ravid Oulizki, who has drawn inte…
Hapoel Tel Aviv Sells More Than 10,000 Season Tickets as Clubs Circle Rising Prospect
Hapoel Tel Aviv has sold more than 10,000 season tickets and could break its club record of 14,500. The club is also weighing the future of 18-year-old midfielder Ravid Olitzki, w…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Faces Offseason Uncertainty, while Hapoel Tel Aviv Pushes to Keep Yam Madar
Maccabi Tel Aviv is negotiating to keep Tamir Blatt and Lonberg while uncertainty over Claudio Coldebella slows its offseason plans. Meanwhile, Hapoel Tel Aviv owner Ofer Yannay m…
Israeli 49er team wins silver at Kiel Sailing World Cup
Eili Vorheit and Yuval Brannon won silver in the 49er class at the Sailing World Cup in Kiel, Germany. It was their first international medal and Israel’s latest breakthrough in a…
Ofer Yannay says he is in contact with Maccabi Tel Aviv players' agents
Hapoel Tel Aviv owner Ofer Yannay told 103FM on Wednesday that he is in contact with agents of Maccabi Tel Aviv players and plans to sign whomever he wants next season. He repeate…
Report: Hapoel Tel Aviv Could Need 80 Million Euro for a EuroLeague Franchise Spot
Hapoel Tel Aviv could need to pay 80 million euros to secure a EuroLeague franchise under a proposed league restructuring. The Spanish report says the new model would replace time…
Ofer Yannay Says Oded Kattash Still Has to Prove Himself With Results
Ofer Yannay criticized Maccabi Tel Aviv coach Oded Kattash after Hapoel Tel Aviv lost the league final series. He said Kattash has yet to prove himself with major achievements, es…
Report: Diarra has agreed terms with Kasimpasa, not Hapoel Tel Aviv
Tiemoko Diarra is reportedly set to join Kasimpasa, ending Hapoel Tel Aviv’s hopes of signing him. The 23-year-old winger, formerly of Hapoel Haifa and Reims, reached an agreement…
Hapoel Tel Aviv owner says handshake snub was deliberate, not personal
Ofer Yannay, owner of Hapoel Tel Aviv, said his refusal to shake hands with Iffe Lundberg after the playoff final was deliberate, not personal. He also accused Israeli basketball…
Hapoel Tel Aviv owner holds three-hour talks with Yam Madar over his future
Ofer Yannay met Yam Madar for three hours as Hapoel Tel Aviv tries to keep him on a new three-year, $8 million contract. Madar has not decided yet, and he is set to talk with coac…
Jared Harper Extends with Hapoel Jerusalem After Intense Negotiations
Hapoel Jerusalem has extended Jared Harper’s contract for three more seasons in a deal worth about $5 million. The club overcame interest from other EuroLeague teams, including Fe…
Chris Jones Leaves Hapoel Tel Aviv for Red Star Belgrade
Chris Jones has left Hapoel Tel Aviv and signed with Red Star Belgrade. The move was announced on Wednesday after the regular season, and he becomes the Serbian club's first summe…
Mizrahi Says No Veto Was Used on Stilman’s Role at Maccabi
Maccabi Tel Aviv won its 58th basketball title and completed a double with a 3-1 finals win over Hapoel Tel Aviv. Shimon Mizrahi said the club did not veto Arik Stilman’s ownershi…
Maccabi Tel Aviv title defended as Mזרחי addresses management changes and next season plans
Maccabi Tel Aviv won the Israeli basketball championship, beating Hapoel Tel Aviv 3-1 and completing a double. Shimon Mizrahi said the club is preparing for next season, wants to…
Dolav Haziza weighs staying at Maccabi Haifa, a move abroad, or interest from other Israeli clubs
Dolav Haziza is considering whether to stay at Maccabi Haifa, move elsewhere in Israel, or leave for Europe after being told he is not in the club’s plans. Beitar Jerusalem, Hapoe…
Hadera's Board Revealed, Including a Netanyahu Associate
Sport 5 published the names of Hapoel Hadera's board members on June 24, 2026. The list includes a Netanyahu associate and a person who owns shares in Hapoel Tel Aviv's basketball…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Clinches Title After Defensive Breakdown Leaves Roman Sorkin Open
Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Hapoel Tel Aviv 83-79 on Tuesday night to win the championship. The decisive possession featured a slow Hapoel transition, a defensive mix-up, and an open co…
Mother mourns Israeli soldier killed after Panama crash
Nadir Adri, 22, died in Israel after being badly injured in a deadly Panama crash that killed Noya Yitzhak. The Ashdod native had served as a decorated combat soldier and was trav…
Walker's title-cap gesture sparks on-court clash after Maccabi Tel Aviv's championship win
Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Hapoel Tel Aviv 83-79 on Tuesday to win its 58th Israeli title and take the final series 3-1. After the game, a handshake refusal by Hapoel owner Ofer Yanai…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Targets Colson Return and Major Frontcourt Reinforcements
Maccabi Tel Aviv won its 58th Israeli title by defeating Hapoel Tel Aviv 3-1 in the finals. The club is pursuing Bonzie Colson and several center options as it prepares for a summ…
Maccabi title sparks online feud between Arik Shtilman and Ofer Yannay
After Maccabi Tel Aviv’s championship, Arik Shtilman and Ofer Yannay traded insults on X. Yannay accused Israeli basketball institutions and referees of unfairness, while Shtilman…
Pantsil and Bellingham separated after halftime World Cup clash
John Pantsil, now an assistant coach for Ghana, clashed with Jude Bellingham during Ghana’s 0-0 draw with England at the 2026 World Cup. The heated halftime exchange followed a ha…
Bellingham sparks halftime confrontation in England's goalless draw with Ghana
England drew 0-0 with Ghana in Boston and stayed top of Group J at the 2026 World Cup. Jude Bellingham was involved in a halftime confrontation with Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz and…
Hapoel HaEmek Eyes Hapoel Tel Aviv Guards Bar Timor and Guy Palatin
Hapoel HaEmek is targeting Hapoel Tel Aviv guards Bar Timor and Guy Palatin for next season. Both are under contract, so any transfer would require deals with the clubs and the pl…
Hapoel Tel Aviv owner blasts Israeli basketball after championship loss
After Hapoel Tel Aviv lost the Israeli Basketball Premier League final to Maccabi Tel Aviv, owner Ofer Yannay accused Israeli basketball institutions of unfairness and corruption…
Kats says he is ready to run EuroLeague's biggest budget after Maccabi title
Oded Katash said Maccabi Tel Aviv’s title win over Hapoel Tel Aviv showed the team’s resilience after an injury-hit season. He also said he is ready to manage a much bigger EuroLe…
Lonnie Walker Hints at Staying with Maccabi Tel Aviv After Title Win
Maccabi Tel Aviv won its 58th Israeli title with an 83-79 victory over Hapoel Tel Aviv and a 3-1 finals series win. Lonnie Walker, who did not play in the final, praised the team…
Nearly Full House as 9,132 Fans Attend Game 4 of the Finals
Game 4 of the Israeli playoff final between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi Tel Aviv drew 9,132 fans to Menora Mivtachim Arena on Tuesday night. The crowd included 8,132 Hapoel suppor…
Oshae Brissett throws down huge dunk on Dan Oturu in Game 4 derby
Oshae Brissett powered in a major dunk for Maccabi Tel Aviv in Game 4 against Hapoel Tel Aviv on Tuesday night. The play came through a foul by Dan Oturu, helped Maccabi to a 28-2…
Youth League top scorer Ita Zafrani joins Hapoel Haifa on loan
Hapoel Haifa has signed 19-year-old Itai Zafrani on loan from Maccabi Tel Aviv for the 2026/27 season. The deal includes no purchase option, and Hapoel Haifa must give him at leas…
Hapoel Tel Aviv adds goalkeeper Sean Ben Nesher and midfielder Itay Shavit
Hapoel Tel Aviv announced two more signings after bringing in Doron Leidner. Goalkeeper Sean Ben Nesher joined on a one-year deal, and midfielder Itay Shavit arrived on a five-yea…
Bnei Herzliya Keeps Yehu Orland as Head Coach Despite Hapoel Tel Aviv Interest
Bnei Herzliya has activated Yehu Orland’s option, keeping him as head coach for a third season despite interest from Hapoel Tel Aviv. Orland said the team aims to stay among the l…
Why Vasilije Micic Is Missing From Serbia’s Squad
Serbia coach Dusko Ivanovic said Hapoel Tel Aviv guard Vasilije Micic missed the national-team squad because of a health issue. Serbia, which is 2-2 in Group C, will play Switzerl…
Barak Itzhaki Linked to Ludogorets Job After Leaving Beitar Jerusalem
Barak Itzhaki is reportedly a candidate to coach Bulgarian champion Ludogorets after leaving Beitar Jerusalem. The club is seeking a replacement for Per-Mathias Høgmo following a…
Hapoel Haifa Nears Loan Deal for Maccabi Tel Aviv Youth Scoring Leader
Hapoel Haifa is nearing a loan deal for Ity Zafrani from Maccabi Tel Aviv. The youth league top scorer, who netted 25 goals this season, is expected to join the club as it builds…
Hapoel Ramat Gan Adds Striker Idan Baranes and Winger Amit Tzur
Hapoel Ramat Gan/Givatayim, newly promoted to the Premier League, signed striker Idan Baranes and winger Amit Tzur on Tuesday. Baranes arrived on loan from Hapoel Tel Aviv, while…
Hapoel Ramat Gan Signs Idan Baranes and Amit Tzur
Hapoel Ramat Gan/Givatayim, newly promoted to the Premier League, announced two signings on Tuesday. Idan Baranes joins on loan from Hapoel Tel Aviv, and Amit Tzur signed for one…
Doron Leidner extends Hapoel Tel Aviv deal through 2029
Hapoel Tel Aviv has extended left back Doron Leidner’s contract for three more years, keeping him at the club through 2029. The move followed the completion of his permanent trans…
Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv head into Game 4 with the title on the line
Hapoel Tel Aviv beat Maccabi Tel Aviv 74-80 in Game 3 of the Israeli final to cut the series to 2-1. Game 4 is tonight at 20:50, with Hapoel trying to force a fifth game and Macca…