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Israel National Football Team Considers Veteran Miguel Vitor Amid Defensive Injuries
Israel's national football team coach Ran Ben Shimon is considering recalling veteran defender Miguel Vitor, 37, due to multiple injuries to other center-backs. The team faces upc…
Dia Saba Out of Israel National Team Due to Political Climate
The Israel Football Association has decided to permanently exclude midfielder Dia Saba from the national team due to the current political situation, despite his strong performanc…
Israel Soccer Player Or Billeloan Undergoes Life-Saving Medical Procedure
Israeli national soccer player Or Billeloan underwent an emergency, life-saving medical procedure in the US after experiencing chest pains. He will be sidelined for months, impact…
Israel National Football Team Recalls Liel Abada for Nations League Matches
Israel's national football team coach Ran Ben Shimon will recall Liel Abada and potentially captain Eli Dasa for upcoming Nations League games. Abada's return follows strong form…
Israel National Football Team Defender Or Bilorian Undergoes Emergency Medical Procedure
Israel national football team defender Or Bilorian underwent an emergency medical procedure in the US and will be out for months. The team expressed concern for his health and the…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Pursues Eden Kartsev, Player Declines Return to Israel
Hapoel Be'er Sheva attempted to sign Israeli midfielder Eden Kartsev from China's Shenzhen FC, but the player declined a return to Israel. The team is also preparing for an upcomi…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Faces Hapoel Petah Tikva Amidst Player Absences
Hapoel Be'er Sheva faces a critical league match against Hapoel Petah Tikva with multiple key players sidelined due to injury and suspension. The team aims for a win to avoid fall…
New Hapoel Tel Aviv Star Leads Israeli League Player Valuations
Transfermarkt has updated player valuations for the Israeli Premier League, with Hapoel Tel Aviv's Douglas Owusu now the highest-valued player at 4.5 million euros. The updates al…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Faces Challenges With Key Player Injuries
Hapoel Be'er Sheva will be without key players Lucas Ventura and Itay Rotman due to injuries for upcoming matches. The team is also considering transfer targets and adjusting its…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Owner Apologizes After Strong Start to Season
Maccabi Tel Aviv's owner has apologized after the team's strong start to the season, which the author attributes to new coach Steven Gerrard's impact and key player performances…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Coach Apologizes After Humiliating 4-1 Loss to Maccabi Tel Aviv
Hapoel Be'er Sheva's coach apologized for his team's "very weak" 4-1 league loss to Maccabi Tel Aviv, citing early setbacks and a red card. The defeat follows their State Cup fina…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Assembles Deepest Squad in Club History
Hapoel Be'er Sheva has completed its transfer window, assembling its deepest and most expensive squad ever. The team added significant talent across multiple positions, including…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Faces Maccabi Tel Aviv With Striker Doubt
Hapoel Be'er Sheva faces Maccabi Tel Aviv with striker Igor Zlatanovic doubtful due to injury. Adrian Ogrisse is a candidate to start, while the team also weighs midfield options…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Aims to Secure Igor Zlatanovic for Maccabi Tel Aviv Clash
Hapoel Be'er Sheva hopes to have striker Igor Zlatanovic back for their match against Maccabi Tel Aviv next Monday. Meanwhile, Amit Ouhana is set to start in their league opener a…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Aims for Momentum in Home Opener Against Hapoel Haifa
Hapoel Be'er Sheva hosts Hapoel Haifa in their first home league game of the season, aiming to maintain momentum. Key player Igor Zlatanovic is sidelined, with hopes he'll be read…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Signs Ghanaian Midfielder Amankwah Forson
Hapoel Be'er Sheva has signed Ghanaian midfielder Amankwah Forson on loan from Norwich City with a purchase option. The club is satisfied with its transfer window activity but may…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Continues Trend of Signing Israeli League Players
Hapoel Be'er Sheva has signed Adrian Ugrisa, continuing its policy of acquiring players from the Israeli Premier League. The club has invested significantly in domestic talent ove…
Idan Nachmias Returns to Israel, Signs Three-Year Deal with Hapoel Be'er Sheva
Israeli football club Hapoel Be'er Sheva announced the signing of 29-year-old defender Idan Nachmias to a three-year contract. Nachmias returns to Israel after a season with Ludog…
Idan Nachmias Signs Two-Year Deal with Hapoel Be'er Sheva
Israeli football defender Idan Nachmias signed a two-year contract with Hapoel Be'er Sheva, with an option for a third year. The club paid a small transfer fee to Ludogorets Razgr…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Wins Dramatic Season Opener With Late Free Kick
Hapoel Be'er Sheva opened their 2026-27 Israeli Premier League season with a dramatic 2-1 win over Hapoel Ramat Gan, secured by a last-minute free kick from Eliel Peretz. Coach Ra…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Prepares to Bounce Back Against Hapoel Ramat Gan After Champions League Exit
After a painful Champions League elimination, Hapoel Be'er Sheva prepares to face Hapoel Ramat Gan in the Israeli Premier League, missing key players but aiming to recover quickly…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Coach Kuzuch Reflects on Painful Champions League Loss and Future Goals
Hapoel Be'er Sheva coach Ran Kuzuch reflected on the team's narrow loss to Sabah on August 25, 2026, which denied them Champions League qualification. Despite the painful defeat…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Takes Early Lead Against Sabah in Crucial Baku Match
Hapoel Be'er Sheva took a 1-0 lead against Sabah in Baku after a goalkeeper error led to a goal by Igor Zlatanovic. The win advances Be'er Sheva toward the cup semifinals and keep…
Miguel Vitor Sets Rare 19-Year Gap Record in Champions League Qualifier
Miguel Vitor of Hapoel Be'er Sheva played in a Champions League qualifier in 2026, 19 years after his last appearance, setting one of the longest gaps in history.
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Nears Deadline to Sign Two Foreign Players Ahead of European Competitions
Hapoel Be'er Sheva is negotiating to sign two foreign players, an attacking midfielder and a defender, before the September 3rd registration deadline for European competitions. Th…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Finalizes Lineup for Crucial Champions League Qualifier in Baku
Hapoel Be'er Sheva prepares to face Sabah FC in Baku for a historic Champions League qualification match after winning the first leg 2-1. The Israeli team will field the same line…
Ran Kozuch's Hapoel Be'er Sheva Machine Dominates Despite Key Player Departures
Hapoel Be'er Sheva, led by coach Ran Kozuch, secured a 2-0 win over Sabah, showcasing a strong, adaptable squad despite losing star player Kings Kangwa. The team is poised for a h…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Secures Crucial 2-1 Win Over Sabah in Champions League Playoff First Leg
Hapoel Be'er Sheva won 2-1 against Sabah in the first leg of the Champions League playoff in Bucharest, gaining an important advantage before the second leg in Baku. Aliel Peretz…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Utilizes Javon East in Dual Role Ahead of Champions League Playoff
Hapoel Be'er Sheva is deploying Jamaican forward Javon East in a dual striker-winger role, enhancing tactical flexibility ahead of their Champions League playoff against Sabah. Th…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Utilizes Javon East in Dual Role Ahead of Champions League Playoff
Hapoel Be'er Sheva is deploying Jamaican forward Javon East in a dual striker-wing role to enhance tactical flexibility ahead of their Champions League playoff against Sabah. East…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Eyes Historic Champions League Qualification in Bucharest
Hapoel Be'er Sheva is two games away from qualifying for the UEFA Champions League for the first time, training in Bucharest ahead of a crucial match with strong fan support. Coac…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Prepares for Historic Champions League Playoff Clash Against Sabah
Hapoel Be'er Sheva prepares for a crucial Champions League playoff match against Sabah in Bucharest, aiming to make history by reaching the group stage for the first time. The clu…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Achieves Historic European Win Over Red Star Belgrade
Hapoel Be'er Sheva achieved its biggest European victory by defeating Red Star Belgrade 2-0 away, surpassing previous wins including against Inter Milan. The win highlights superi…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Poised for Historic Champions League Qualification After Big Win in Belgrade
Hapoel Be'er Sheva secured a significant win against Red Star Belgrade, positioning themselves for historic qualification to the UEFA Champions League group stage. Coach Ran Kozuc…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Faces Red Star Belgrade With Amador and Rotman in Champions League Clash
Hapoel Be'er Sheva defeated Red Star Belgrade 1-0 in Hungary with Zahy Ahmed's goal, aiming to reach the Champions League playoff stage. They will face the winner of Aarhus vs. Sa…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Prepares for Crucial Champions League Qualifier with Pedro Amador Starting
Hapoel Be'er Sheva prepares to host Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League qualifier second leg with a 1-0 lead, debuting Pedro Amador in the starting lineup. The team complete…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Prepares Full Squad for Red Star Belgrade Clash
Hapoel Be'er Sheva prepares a nearly full squad, including fit players Rotman and Zlatanovic, for their Champions League qualifier return leg against Red Star Belgrade on Tuesday…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Celebrates 1-0 Win Over Red Star Belgrade in Champions League Qualifier
Hapoel Be'er Sheva secured a 1-0 away win over Red Star Belgrade in the first leg of the Champions League third qualifying round, with strong tactical execution and key performanc…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Hosts Red Star Belgrade in Champions League Qualifier
Hapoel Be'er Sheva hosts Red Star Belgrade in Hungary for a Champions League qualifier, aiming to upset the Serbian favorites and advance to the playoff round. Key lineup changes…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Prepares for Champions League Match in Hungary Amid Squad Changes
Hapoel Be'er Sheva prepares for their Champions League qualifier in Hungary against Red Star Belgrade, with key player transfers and lineup decisions ahead of the match. The team…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Triumphs Over Vikingur to Advance in European Competition
Hapoel Be'er Sheva overcame Vikingur 2-0 in Hungary to advance in European competition, setting up a third-round clash with Red Star Belgrade. Key players Zahy Ahmad and Miguel Vi…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Faces Crucial Champions League Qualifier After First-Leg Loss
Hapoel Be'er Sheva lost 2-1 away to Vikingur Reykjavik in the Champions League second qualifying round first leg and must win by two goals in the return leg in Budapest to advance…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Eyes Champions League Comeback Despite Iceland Loss and Kangwa Transfer Talks
Hapoel Be'er Sheva lost 2-1 to Vikingur Reykjavik in the Champions League qualifiers but aims to overturn the result in next week's return leg. Star player Kings Kangwa, targeted…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Sets Lineup for Super Cup Clash Against Maccabi Tel Aviv
Hapoel Be'er Sheva prepares to face Maccabi Tel Aviv in the 2026/27 Super Cup, with key players suspended and new signings set to feature off the bench. The team aims to continue…
Beitar Jerusalem Favored to Win Championship with Strongest Squad in League
Beitar Jerusalem is considered the favorite to win the Israeli league championship this season, boasting the strongest squad and record fan support. Despite enthusiasm, concerns r…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Fans Ignite Season Opener Training with Passionate Support
Hapoel Be'er Sheva's season-opening training attracted hundreds of fans who celebrated the team and new signings, including João Victor, while some players were absent due to heal…
Orel Dgani Signs One-Year Deal to Stay with Hapoel Petah Tikva
Orel Dgani, 37, has signed a one-year contract extension with Hapoel Petah Tikva after initially planning to leave. He will join the team's training camp as they prepare for the u…
Brazilian Winger João Victor Signs Four-Year Deal with Hapoel Be'er Sheva
Hapoel Be'er Sheva signed Brazilian winger João Victor to a four-year contract for 1.7 million euros plus future sale rights. The 22-year-old will join the team’s training camp in…