Israeli Football Association
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Israeli Football Association, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Sakhnin Players Attacked by Maccabi Netanya Fans After Draw, Raise Safety Concerns
After a 0-0 draw between Bnei Sakhnin and Maccabi Netanya on August 24, 2026, two Sakhnin players were attacked by Netanya fans while driving home, causing trauma and vehicle dama…
Bnei Sakhnin Appeals to Israeli Football Association After Player Attacks in Violent Match Incident
After violent attacks on Bnei Sakhnin players at a match against Maccabi Netanya, the club appealed to the Israeli Football Association for urgent action and security reforms. The…
Shimon Hadari Returns to Save Ironi Tiberias Amid Club Crisis
Shimon Hadari returns to Ironi Tiberias as owners' representative to stabilize the club amid a major crisis involving doping allegations and management turmoil. He aims to improve…
Referees Committee Rules Haifa Penalty Call Incorrect After VAR Review
The Israeli Football Association's referees committee ruled that a late penalty awarded to Maccabi Haifa against Hapoel Ramat Gan was incorrect and should have been overturned by…
Ironi Tiberias Denies All Charges in 'Infusion Case,' Demands Complaint Dismissal
Ironi Tiberias has formally denied all allegations in the "infusion case," challenging the evidence and procedural validity of the complaint filed by M.S. Ashdod. The club claims…
Iron-Willed Ironi Tiberias Faces Uphill Battle to Survive Israeli Premier League Season
Ironi Tiberias begins the Israeli Premier League season with a 6-point deduction and key suspensions, facing a tough fight to avoid relegation. The club has signed 13 new players…
Bnot Netanya Start Season With Only 10 Players Amid Registration Issues
Bnot Netanya started the 2026/27 women's football season with only 10 players due to registration delays of new and foreign players, forcing them to play without substitutes again…
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…
Futsal Player Ravid Shamai Signs with Ironi Tiberias in Israeli Premier League
Ravid Shamai, a 22-year-old futsal player, has signed with Ironi Tiberias, making a historic direct move from the futsal league to Israel's Premier League. He is registered for th…
Israeli Football Introduces New Rules on Substitutions, Injuries, and VAR Usage
Israeli football is introducing new rules from the next season, including a 10-second limit for substituted players to exit, mandatory one-minute off-field time after injury treat…
Israeli Football Player Omer Dahan Suspended for 60 Days Amid Illegal Gambling Investigation
Omer Dahan, an Israeli footballer, has been suspended for 60 days by the Israeli Football Association amid serious allegations of illegal gambling and match-fixing. The disciplina…
Maccabi Netanya CEO Gil Lev Resigns Amid Fan Protests, Player William Sifrian Faces Uncertain Future
Maccabi Netanya CEO Gil Lev resigns amid fan protests, with owner Ross Kestine stepping in to manage the transition. Midfielder William Sifrian faces uncertain future after being…
Israel Withdraws Support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino Amid Global Football Rift
The Israeli Football Association has officially withdrawn its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino's re-election bid, citing a crisis of trust between UEFA and FIFA. This d…
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 CEO Barak Abramov Angered by Itzik Ovadia's Conduct Over President's Award Dispute
Beitar Jerusalem CEO Barak Abramov expressed strong anger at Maccabi Haifa CEO Itzik Ovadia over insulting messages related to the President's Award dispute. The Israeli Football…
Israeli Football Association Seeks Suspension of Maccabi Haifa Player Amid Match-Fixing Investigation
The Israeli Football Association has asked the disciplinary court to suspend Maccabi Haifa player Omer Dahan amid a criminal investigation into match-fixing, seeking to bar him fr…
Ashdod Demands Postponement of National League Opener Amid Tabariya Dispute
Ashdod is seeking to delay its National League opener pending the outcome of disciplinary proceedings against Ironi Tabariya, aiming to reclaim a Premier League spot. The Israeli…
Israeli Football Referees Introduce New Rules to Speed Up Play and Expand VAR Use
Ziv Adler, head of Israeli football referees, announced new rules for the 2026/27 season to reduce time-wasting and expand VAR use. Changes include stricter substitution and injur…
New Israeli Football Fans Association Forms to Improve Supporter Experience
An official Israeli Football Fans Association was formed, uniting 11 supporter groups to improve fan experiences and relations with authorities. They aim to address issues like po…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Struggles with Foreign Player Utilization Ahead of Season Start
Maccabi Tel Aviv's poor use of foreign players contributed to a 3-0 Europa League loss to CSKA Sofia, raising concerns about their season preparation. Their foreign players have o…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Prepares for Champions League Playoff Clash Against Sabah Baku
Hapoel Be'er Sheva is set to face Azerbaijani champions Sabah in the Champions League playoff in Bucharest, with growing fan support and squad reinforcements underway. Former Isra…
Polish Club Owner Condemns Israeli Team as Genocidal Ahead of Conference League Match
Hapoel Tel Aviv and Katowice Warned Against Offensive Signs Ahead of Tense Conference League Match
Hapoel Tel Aviv will play Katowice in Poland amid fan tensions linked to past antisemitic incidents. Both clubs were warned that offensive banners will lead to match suspension, w…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Denied Request to Postpone Toto Cup Match Against Hapoel Haifa
Hapoel Be'er Sheva requested to postpone their Toto Cup match against Hapoel Haifa due to upcoming Champions League playoffs but were denied and must play Saturday night with a se…
Tiberias Seeks Licensed Coach to Support Krispil Amid Team Suspensions
Ironi Tiberias is seeking a licensed coach to assist suspended head coach Eliran Hodeda amid ongoing legal issues, while preparing for the new season and integrating youth players…
Israeli Football Tribunal Upholds Compensation Amount Beitar Jerusalem Must Pay Ashdod for Noam Mouta
The Israeli Football Association's Supreme Tribunal rejected M.S. Ashdod's appeal, confirming Beitar Jerusalem must pay 450,000 shekels for player Noam Mouta, finalizing the compe…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Moves Home Matches to Bucharest for Champions League Playoffs
Hapoel Be'er Sheva will relocate its Champions League home matches from Hungary to the Golsti Arena in Bucharest, Romania, starting from the playoff stage. This decision follows t…
Former Minister Issawi Freij to Challenge Incumbent Shino Zohar in Israeli Football Association Elections
The Israeli Football Association has scheduled elections for December 8, 2026, where former minister Issawi Freij will challenge incumbent Shino Zohar for the chairmanship, aiming…
Disciplinary Tribunal Partially Grants Ironi Tiberias' Request for Evidence in Inducement Case
The Israeli Football Association's Disciplinary Tribunal partially granted Ironi Tiberias' request for evidence in an inducement case, ordering transcription of audio interrogatio…
Israeli Football Association Proposes New Penalties for Matches Stopped Due to Fan Violence
The Israeli Football Association plans to implement stricter penalties and clearer procedures for matches disrupted or canceled due to fan violence, including match replays withou…
Fan Assaulted by Security Guard Denounces Court's Release Decision as Outrageous
Liam Talcker, assaulted by a security guard in Netanya, condemns the court's release of the guard and plans legal action. Meanwhile, Hapoel Petah Tikva prepares for a key match ag…
Maccabi Haifa Considers Registering Novakovic as Trialist Ahead of Toto Cup Match
Maccabi Haifa prepares for their Toto Cup match against Bnei Sakhnin with key players returning and doubts over others, while considering registering striker Andrea Novakovic as a…
Maccabi Haifa Goalkeeper Omri Glazer Involved in Minor Car Accident, Undergoes Medical Checks
Maccabi Haifa goalkeeper Omri Glazer was involved in a minor car accident but was unharmed and underwent precautionary medical tests, missing training. He is recovering from a pre…
Israeli Football Federation Supports UEFA President Infantino's Decision Amid Plans to Return Matches to Israel
Israel's Football Association inaugurated a new national team facility and reaffirmed support for UEFA President Infantino's decisions. Officials expressed hope to resume hosting…
Former Minister Issawi Freij Runs for Israeli Football Association Presidency
Former minister Issawi Freij announced his candidacy for the Israeli Football Association presidency, leading a new faction with Liad Ilani. They aim to reform Israeli football th…
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…
Tiberias Football Club Faces Initial Hearing in Match-Fixing Case Ahead of New Season
Tiberias football club attended its first hearing in a match-fixing case on August 5, 2026, at the Israeli Football Association's disciplinary court. The hearing focused on proced…
Bnei Sakhnin Coach Yossi Abuksis Retains Support Despite Seven Consecutive Losses
Bnei Sakhnin has lost seven straight matches under coach Yossi Abuksis but the club's management continues to support him. The team recently lost 1-0 to Ironi Kiryat Shmona in the…
Maccabi Haifa May Include Injured Goalkeeper Omri Glazer in Squad Against Tiberias
Maccabi Haifa plans to include injured goalkeeper Omri Glazer in their squad against Ironi Tiberias, with several key players returning to the lineup as the team seeks to improve…
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…
Maccabi Haifa Fields Nigel Lonwijk as Trial Player in Toto Cup Amid Foreign Player Limit
Maccabi Haifa played Nigel Lonwijk and Andrej Novakovic as trial foreign players in the Toto Cup due to squad foreign player limits. Both are contracted but not yet officially reg…
Ashdod Granted Limited Role in Disciplinary Hearing Against Tiberias Football Club
The Israeli Football Association's chief adjudicator limited Ashdod's role in disciplinary proceedings against Ironi Tiberias, allowing Ashdod to participate only at the punishmen…
Tiberias FC Faces Player Fatigue and Recruitment Challenges Ahead of Key Matches
Tiberias FC is struggling with player fatigue and a depleted squad after a recent loss, facing challenges in recruiting new players due to ongoing legal issues. The club plans to…
Israeli Premier League Opening Matches May Be Postponed Due to European Playoff Commitments
Four Israeli football clubs have advanced to European playoff rounds, potentially causing postponements of three opening Premier League matches. Teams like Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ha…
Hapoel Tel Aviv Chairman Pushes to Oust CEO Amid Internal Power Struggle
Hapoel Tel Aviv chairman Oren Hasson seeks to remove CEO Tzachi Rikenstein amid internal disputes, but owner Ofer Yanai opposes the move, urging cooperation between the two. The c…
Indications Suggest Ironi Tiberias May Avoid Relegation to National League
Ironi Tiberias faces doping allegations that could lead to relegation, but the Israeli Football Association shows signs it may not enforce demotion. Legal complexities and ongoing…
Israeli National Team Coaches Seek Player Release Ahead of Yom Kippur
Israeli national team coach Ran Ben Shimon and assistant Gal Cohen traveled to the US to negotiate early release of three key forwards from their MLS clubs ahead of Yom Kippur, ai…
Tiberias Football Club Threatens Legal Action Over Football Association Spokesman’s Comments
Tiberias Football Club has threatened legal action against the Israeli Football Association over biased comments by spokesman Shlomi Barzel concerning a disciplinary case. The clu…