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Hapoel Be'er Sheva Faces Hapoel Petah Tikva Amidst Key Absences and Lineup Changes
Hapoel Be'er Sheva will play Hapoel Petah Tikva with key players missing due to injury and suspension, leading to expected lineup changes. The team aims to rebound after recent dr…
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 Coach Criticizes Refereeing After Loss, Looks Ahead
Hapoel Be'er Sheva coach Ran Kozuch criticized the refereeing after a 4-1 loss to Maccabi Tel Aviv but focused on his team's performance. He also discussed the team's upcoming cha…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Faces Grueling Schedule Without Key Midfielders
Hapoel Be'er Sheva faces a tough schedule of three games in six days without key midfielders Lucas Ventura and Aliel Peretz, who are injured or suspended. The team must overcome t…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva's Setback Against Maccabi Tel Aviv Highlights Team's Decline
Hapoel Be'er Sheva's coach Ran Kozuch's somber reaction to a loss against Maccabi Tel Aviv contrasts with his previous expression of gratitude after another defeat, sparking debat…
New Hapoel Tel Aviv Signing Douglas Owusu Leads Israeli Footballer Value Surge
Douglas Owusu of Hapoel Tel Aviv has become the most valuable player in the Israeli Premier League, with his market value soaring to 4.5 million euros. The latest Transfermarkt va…
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…
Referees Committee Rules Hapoel Be'er Sheva Was Wronged in Match vs. Maccabi Tel Aviv
The Israeli Referees Committee ruled that Hapoel Be'er Sheva was denied a penalty and Maccabi Tel Aviv had a legitimate goal disallowed in their recent match. The committee's find…
Referee Explains Player Ejection for Insulting Remarks
Referee Yigal Fried explained that Hapoel Be'er Sheva player Eliel Peretz was ejected for calling the referee "weak" and stating he had "no idea." Peretz was sent off after receiv…
Maccabi Haifa Midfielder Yarin Levi Draws Interest from Beitar Jerusalem and Hapoel Beer Sheva
Maccabi Haifa midfielder Yarin Levi, who recently signed a new three-year deal, is facing limited playing time and is now a target for both Beitar Jerusalem and Hapoel Beer Sheva…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Dominates, Hapoel Be'er Sheva Shows Cracks
Maccabi Tel Aviv decisively defeated reigning champions Hapoel Be'er Sheva 4-1, showcasing superior form and cohesion. Be'er Sheva's performance was marked by individual player st…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Suffers Heavy Defeat Amidst Team Struggles
Hapoel Be'er Sheva suffered a significant 4-1 defeat to Maccabi Tel Aviv, highlighting a concerning downward trend in performance. The team's struggles are compounded by player mo…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Considers Signing Midfielder Yarin Levi
Hapoel Be'er Sheva is exploring the possibility of signing midfielder Yarin Levi from Maccabi Haifa. Levi, who previously played for Beitar Jerusalem on loan, is also a target for…
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…
From Benchwarmer to Key Player, Eliel Peretz Leads Hapoel Be'er Sheva's Charge
Eliel Peretz has become Hapoel Be'er Sheva's most vital player after overcoming a difficult start to the season, leading the team in European competition and domestic league play…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Signs Forson Amankwah on Loan
Hapoel Be'er Sheva has signed Ghanaian midfielder Forson Amankwah on a season-long loan from Norwich City. The 23-year-old, who previously played with Oscar Gloukh at Salzburg, is…
Shik Keita Emerges as Hapoel Haifa's Midfield Gem
Malian midfielder Shik Keita, 21, has become a standout player for Hapoel Haifa after a unique career path that included a near-miss with French club Lille and a stint in the UAE…
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 Signs Top Scorer Adrian Arqis
Hapoel Be'er Sheva has signed top scorer Adrian Arqis from Kiryat Shmona for 1 million euros on a three-year deal. The Peruvian striker scored 18 goals last season and expressed e…
Shik Keita Emerges as Hapoel Haifa's New Star Midfielder
Shik Keita, a 21-year-old Malian midfielder, has become a key player for Hapoel Haifa after an unconventional career path. His agent believes his time in Israel will be a stepping…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Falls Short of Champions League, Secures Europa League Spot
Hapoel Be'er Sheva aimed for the Champions League but fell short, securing a Europa League spot instead. Injuries and limited squad depth hindered their campaign, but the club pla…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Announces Lineup for Crucial Champions League Playoff Match in Baku
Hapoel Be'er Sheva announced its starting eleven for tonight's crucial Champions League playoff match in Baku against Sabah FC, which will decide who advances to the group stage.
Lucas Ventura Emerges as Key Defensive Midfielder in Be'er Sheva's Champions League Bid
Lucas Ventura, a Brazilian defensive midfielder for Hapoel Be'er Sheva, is pivotal in the club's historic bid to qualify for the UEFA Champions League, despite not scoring yet. Hi…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Prepares for Historic Champions League Qualifier Against Sabah in Azerbaijan
Hapoel Be'er Sheva travels to Baku with a 2-1 lead over Sabah for a historic Champions League qualifier, aiming to reach the group stage for the first time. The team is set to sta…
Nissan Kniyas Predicts Beitar Jerusalem to Win Israeli Premier League 2026/27 Season
Ahead of the 2026/27 Israeli Premier League season start on August 22, Nissan Kniyas predicts Beitar Jerusalem to win the title, with Hapoel Be'er Sheva facing challenges defendin…
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…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Edges Sabah in First Step Toward Unlikely Champions League Qualification
Hapoel Be'er Sheva defeated Sabah 2-1 in the first leg of their Champions League qualifier, moving closer to an unlikely group stage qualification despite lacking star power and h…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Overcomes Early Deficit to Beat Sabah 2-1 in Champions League Playoff
Hapoel Be'er Sheva came from behind to defeat Sabah 2-1 in a Champions League playoff on August 19, 2026, with goals from Jebon East and Igor Zlatanovic securing the win after an…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva's Eliel Peretz Emerges as Key Playmaker Ahead of Champions League Playoff
Eliel Peretz has become a vital playmaker for Hapoel Be'er Sheva, significantly enhancing his performance and securing a starting role ahead of their Champions League playoff agai…
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 Celebrates Historic Champions League Playoff Qualification After Win in Serbia
Hapoel Be'er Sheva achieved a historic 2-0 win over Red Star Belgrade, qualifying for the UEFA Champions League playoff round for the third time. The club celebrated the milestone…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Secures Historic Champions League Playoff Spot with Win Over Red Star Belgrade
Hapoel Be'er Sheva defeated Red Star Belgrade 2-0 on August 11, 2026, securing a 3-0 aggregate win and advancing to the Champions League playoff round. Coach Ran Kozuch and key pl…
Maccabi Haifa Faces Urgent Call to Boost Aggression and Defensive Strength
Maccabi Haifa has conceded eight goals in three Toto Cup games due to a lack of defensive aggression. The coaching staff has just over two weeks to instill a more aggressive appro…
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…
Avi Nimni Urges Hapoel Be'er Sheva to Make Unprecedented Move Amid Kangwa's Departure
Avi Nimni discussed his son Amit's promising start in professional football and analyzed Hapoel Be'er Sheva's challenges after losing key player Kings Kangwa. He stressed the impo…
Zahi Ahmed Saves Hapoel Be'er Sheva With Crucial Goal in European Qualifier
Zahi Ahmed played a pivotal role in Hapoel Be'er Sheva's European qualifier by preventing a goal and scoring the team's first goal, leading to a 2-0 victory over Vikingur. This wi…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Signs Left-Back Pedro Amador from Atlanta United
Hapoel Be'er Sheva signed left-back Pedro Amador from Atlanta United, making him their fifth foreign player. Amador, who developed in Portugal and played two seasons in MLS, is se…
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 Fines Players Ahead of Champions League Qualifier Rematch
Hapoel Be'er Sheva fined Kings Kangwa and Lucas Ventura for lateness ahead of their crucial Champions League qualifier rematch against Vikingur, aiming to overturn a 2-1 deficit a…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Coach Pulls Lucas Ventura From Training Over Lack of Effort
Hapoel Be'er Sheva coach Ran Kozuch pulled midfielder Lucas Ventura from training due to insufficient effort, possibly linked to injury or illness. Ventura, unlike teammate Kings…
Pedro Amador Set to Strengthen Hapoel Be'er Sheva Defense Ahead of New Season
Portuguese left-back Pedro Amador is set to join Israeli champions Hapoel Be'er Sheva, bringing defensive stability and leadership to the team. After a challenging career in Portu…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Prepares for Champions League Qualifiers Without Revealing Starting Lineup
Hapoel Be'er Sheva prepares for its Champions League qualifier against Vikingur Reykjavik in Iceland, keeping its starting lineup secret. Coach Ran Kuzuh criticized the team after…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Faces Maccabi Tel Aviv in Season's First Title Clash at Turner Stadium
Hapoel Be'er Sheva and Maccabi Tel Aviv meet at Turner Stadium for the 2026/27 season's Super Cup, a rematch of last season's State Cup final. Be'er Sheva aims to defend their tit…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Stars Kangva and Ventura Likely to Stay Amid Unsatisfactory Offers
Hapoel Be'er Sheva plans to keep stars Kings Kangwa and Lucas Ventura despite offers below the club's 3 million euro asking price, while seeking defensive reinforcements ahead of…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Prioritizes Goalkeeper Roi Levi Ahead of Maccabi Tel Aviv Clash
Hapoel Be'er Sheva is finalizing its lineup for the Super Cup match against Maccabi Tel Aviv, prioritizing goalkeeper Roi Levi amid several suspensions and fitness concerns. The m…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Shapes Squad Ahead of Israeli Super Cup and Champions League Qualifiers
Hapoel Be'er Sheva lost 3-1 in a friendly against Legia Warsaw but remains focused on preparing for the Israeli Super Cup and Champions League qualifiers, with key players and new…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Beats Omonia Nicosia 2-1 in Final Minutes During Polish Training Camp
Hapoel Be'er Sheva defeated Omonia Nicosia 2-1 in a preseason friendly in Poland, with goals from Diop and Zlatanovic assisted by Kangwa. After two wins, they will face Legia Wars…