Israeli Premier League
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Israeli Premier League, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Violent Clashes Erupt After Maccabi Tel Aviv Beats Hapoel Jerusalem in Season Opener
After Maccabi Tel Aviv's 5-2 win over Hapoel Jerusalem in the Israeli Premier League opener, violent clashes broke out outside the stadium involving batons and pepper spray. Both…
Maccabi Tel Aviv's Said Abu Farhi Nears MLS Transfer Before Crucial European Match
Maccabi Tel Aviv's striker Said Abu Farhi is close to transferring to MLS's Colorado Rapids and may leave before the team's crucial European match against Lugano. The club praised…
Israeli Goalkeeper Niv Eliasi Debuts in Greek League with Tough 4-0 Loss
Israeli goalkeeper Niv Eliasi debuted for Greek club Levadiakos on August 23, 2026, in a 4-0 loss to PAOK, conceding four goals from five shots. This was his first game since last…
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…
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…
Bolivian Defender Diego Aroyo Officially Joins Hapoel Petah Tikva
Bolivian defender Diego Aroyo has signed with Israeli club Hapoel Petah Tikva after transferring from Shakhtar Donetsk, aiming to boost the team's defense in the Israeli Premier L…
Zack Bryant Returns to Israel, Confident Herzliya Will Compete at Top Levels
Zack Bryant returned to Israel to join Bnei Herzliya for the upcoming basketball season, expressing confidence in the team's ability to compete at top levels and excitement to mee…
Referee Errs in Awarding Penalty to Maccabi Haifa Despite VAR Advice
The Israeli refereeing committee found that referee Omer Biran wrongly awarded a penalty to Maccabi Haifa against Hapoel Ramat Gan, ignoring VAR advice to overturn it, and critici…
Maccabi Netanya Owner Ross Kastin Vows Aggressive Play Ahead of 2026/27 Season
Maccabi Netanya owner Ross Kastin promises an aggressive, high-level performance in the 2026/27 season, aiming to dominate the Israeli Premier League and compete fiercely against…
Maccabi Tel Aviv's Roy Revivo Commits to Team Despite Desire to Play Abroad
Roy Revivo, linked to a move abroad, has pledged full commitment to Maccabi Tel Aviv as they start the Israeli Premier League season. Despite earlier transfer tensions and missing…
Maccabi Netanya Prepares Confidently for New Season with Strong Team Blend
Maccabi Netanya is preparing confidently for the new Israeli Premier League season, blending experienced and young players to aim for a top playoff spot. Coach Roni Levy and key p…
Bnei Sakhnin Faces Squad Challenges Ahead of Season Opener Against Maccabi Netanya
Bnei Sakhnin prepares for its Israeli Premier League opener against Maccabi Netanya amid squad fitness issues and disappointment over new signing Norberto Carlos's performance and…
Maccabi Ashdod Includes Five Homegrown Players in Premier Basketball League Roster
Maccabi Ashdod basketball club is promoting five youth academy graduates to its senior team for the upcoming Israeli Premier League season, continuing its focus on developing home…
Maccabi Haifa Shines Amid Lukewarm Israeli Premier League Opener and Referee Controversies
The Israeli Premier League's opening weekend saw low attendance and postponed matches, with Maccabi Haifa winning amid internal tensions and referee controversies. Bruno starred f…
Maccabi Haifa Shows Promise in Season Opener but Faces Tough Test Ahead
Maccabi Haifa opened their 2026-27 Israeli Premier League season with a narrow win over Hapoel Ramat Gan at Sammy Ofer Stadium, showing promising individual performances but also…
Hapoel Ramat Gan Frustrated After 2-1 Loss to Maccabi Haifa in Premier League Return
Hapoel Ramat Gan lost 2-1 to Maccabi Haifa in their Premier League return, showing improvement in the second half but frustrated by refereeing decisions. Coach Masai Dago highligh…
Hapoel Kiryat Shmona Faces Tough Disappointment After Opening Loss to Maccabi Petah Tikva
Hapoel Kiryat Shmona lost 2-1 to Maccabi Petah Tikva in the Israeli Premier League opener, causing disappointment after a strong Toto Cup start. The team felt the loss was undeser…
Maccabi Haifa Misses Penalty After Controversial Call Against Hapoel Ramat Gan
Maccabi Haifa was awarded a penalty after Andrea Novakovic fell in the box, but Eitan Azulai missed the spot-kick in stoppage time against Hapoel Ramat Gan.
Ironi Tiberias Wins Amid Controversial VAR Offside Call Against Hapoel Petah Tikva
Ironi Tiberias defeated Hapoel Petah Tikva 1-0 in the Israeli Premier League opener on August 22, 2026, amid controversy over a disallowed equalizer due to a disputed VAR offside…
Israeli Premier League 2026/27 Season Preview Highlights Optimistic and Pessimistic Scenarios for All Teams
Israeli Premier League 2026/27 Season Preview Highlights Optimistic and Pessimistic Scenarios for All 14 Teams
Ahead of the 2026/27 Israeli Premier League season, forecasts present optimistic and pessimistic scenarios for all 14 teams, highlighting potential titles, European qualifications…
Chile Football School Starts Training Kids From Age Two to Boost Future Talent
A football school in Santiago, Chile, now trains children from age two, combining football and English to prepare them for international careers. This early start contrasts with o…
Hapoel Tel Aviv Favored to Win 2026/27 Israeli Premier League with Ruben as Player of the Year
Football analyst Lachman predicts Hapoel Tel Aviv will win the 2026/27 Israeli Premier League, with Omer Atzili named player of the year and three foreign players as top contender…
Beitar Jerusalem Nears Contract Renewal Talks with Defender Brian Carvallo
Beitar Jerusalem plans to extend Colombian defender Brian Carvallo's contract, aiming to secure a strong defensive core alongside Loka Gadrani. The club is also pursuing a foreign…
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…
Hapoel Tel Aviv Favored to Win Israeli Premier League in 2026/27 Season Forecast
Moshe Primo predicts Hapoel Tel Aviv will win the 2026/27 Israeli Premier League, with strong defense and attack. Ironi Tiberias and Bnei Sakhnin are expected to be relegated. Mac…
Former Hapoel Jerusalem Defender Yao Set to Return to Israeli Premier League with Maccabi Petah Tikva
Ilouz Yao, former Hapoel Jerusalem defender, is set to trial with Maccabi Petah Tikva and may sign for the upcoming Israeli Premier League season after a period without a club and…
Maccabi Haifa Faces Critical Season Opener Against Promoted Hapoel Ramat Gan
Maccabi Haifa prepares for a crucial season opener against promoted Hapoel Ramat Gan, who return to the top league after 13 years. Both teams face key lineup decisions ahead of Sa…
Ofri Shitrit Signs One-Year Extension with Hapoel Be'er Sheva/Dimona Basketball Team
Ofri Shitrit, a 21-year-old forward, has extended his contract for a third season with Hapoel Be'er Sheva/Dimona basketball team in the Israeli Premier League. The club praised hi…
Hapoel Kiryat Shmona Prepares for Season Opener with Sola Returning and Simantov Debuting
Hapoel Kiryat Shmona prepares for their 2026/27 Israeli Premier League opener against Maccabi Petah Tikva with Alex Sola returning from suspension and Mor Simantov set to debut. C…
Beitar Jerusalem Moves to Sign Maccabi Tel Aviv Winger Uri Azou Ahead of Premier League Season
Beitar Jerusalem is negotiating to sign winger Uri Azou from Maccabi Tel Aviv before the Israeli Premier League season. Azou, who has not played for Maccabi this season, prefers a…
Israeli Premier League Teams Announce Projected Lineups for 2026/27 Season
Ahead of the 2026/27 season start, all 14 Israeli Premier League teams have revealed their expected main lineups for most of the season, following the Toto Cup matches.
Maccabi Haifa Prepares for Season Opener with Key Players and Forward Competition
Maccabi Haifa prepares to open the 2026/27 Israeli Premier League season against Hapoel Ramat Gan with eight players confirmed in the lineup and a competitive battle for forward p…
Yarin Levi Signs New Contract, Returns to Maccabi Haifa with Ambition
Yarin Levi signed a new contract with Maccabi Haifa, securing a 40% salary raise and committing until 2030. He expressed pride in returning to the club where he developed and aims…
Hapoel Petah Tikva Coach Expresses Uncertainty Over Player Retention Ahead of New Season
Hapoel Petah Tikva prepares to start the Israeli Premier League season with uncertainty over player retention, as coach Omer Peretz and goalkeeper Omer Katz express cautious optim…
Armenian National Team Winger Edgar Savikyan Linked to Hapoel Petah Tikva
Hapoel Petah Tikva is pursuing Armenian winger Edgar Savikyan from Ferencváros to bolster their squad before the Israeli Premier League season starts. The 25-year-old has experien…
Hapoel Ramat Gan Returns to Israeli Premier League After 13 Years Ahead of 2026/27 Season
Hapoel Ramat Gan returns to Israel's Premier League after 13 years, signing 21 new players and showing promise in the Toto Cup ahead of the 2026/27 season under new owner Avi Yech…
Three Tiberias Players Receive Three-Month Suspensions in Doping Case Ahead of Premier League Opener
Ironi Tiberias players Guy Hadida, David Kaltins, and Niv Gottlieb received three-month suspensions for doping violations, effective retroactively from July 5. The players coopera…
Israeli Premier League Legends Reunite at Bloomfield Stadium in Nostalgic Ceremony
Israeli Premier League football legends gathered at Bloomfield Stadium for a nostalgic reunion before the new season, sharing memories and celebrating their achievements. The even…
Israeli Football Broadcasts Need Honest Criticism, Not Empty Patriotism
Israeli football broadcasts often use empty patriotic clichés to defend the mediocre Premier League, avoiding honest criticism. The article urges commentators to adopt a more jour…
Bnei Sakhnin Signs Romanian Forward Daniel Praskiv Ahead of 2026/27 Season
Bnei Sakhnin signed Romanian forward Daniel Praskiv on a one-year deal ahead of the 2026/27 Israeli Premier League season, adding experience from Romanian and Spanish leagues.
Bolivian Defender Diego Aroyo Joins Hapoel Petah Tikva After Arriving in Israel
Bolivian defender Diego Aroyo arrived in Israel and will officially join Hapoel Petah Tikva, preparing for the Israeli Premier League season opener.
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, marking a historic direct move from futsal to Israel's Premier League. He is registered for the upcoming…
International Referee Sapir Berman Fails Fitness Tests, Misses Start of Israeli Premier League Season
International referee Sapir Berman failed the Israeli Referees Association's fitness tests and will miss the initial rounds of the Premier League season, pending retesting at the…
Midfielder Ilai Hajaj Signs One-Year Deal with Bnei Sakhnin from Beitar Jerusalem
Bnei Sakhnin signed midfielder Ilai Hajaj from Beitar Jerusalem on a one-year deal to strengthen their squad for the 2026/27 Israeli Premier League season.
Hapoel Haifa Awaits Willy Agada's Arrival After Visa Delay Ahead of Premier League Start
Hapoel Haifa’s new striker Willy Agada will join training after a visa delay, arriving Thursday ahead of the Israeli Premier League season start. The club’s season opener was post…
Ironi Tiberias Owner Arieh Kalmanson Vows to Keep Team in Premier League Despite Point Deduction
Ironi Tiberias owner Arieh Kalmanson pledged to keep the team in the Israeli Premier League despite a six-point deduction. Ahead of the 2026/27 season opener against Hapoel Petah…