Maccabi Haifa

Israeli Football Fans Form National Association to Advocate for Supporters' Rights

On June 7, 2023, Israeli football fans officially established the Israeli Football Fans Association, uniting 11 supporter groups nationwide to advocate for fan rights and improve…

Eran Zahavi Praised as Potential Sporting Director, Hopes for Maccabi Tel Aviv Role

Sharan Yini praised Eran Zahavi's potential as a sporting director, hoping he assumes the role at Maccabi Tel Aviv, while discussing club management differences and player readine…

Omer Nir'on Joins Maccabi Haifa on Loan with Purchase Option

Omer Nir'on is joining Maccabi Haifa on loan from Maccabi Netanya with a purchase option, expected to return from injury soon and serve as backup goalkeeper. His move may cause se…

Anan Khalaily Nears Crystal Palace Transfer After Failed Inter Milan Move

Israeli midfielder Anan Khalaily is set to join Crystal Palace for about 28 million euros after a failed transfer to Inter Milan due to medical issues. The deal is expected to be…

Maccabi Haifa Renews Yarin Levi's Contract with Improved Terms

Maccabi Haifa has renewed and upgraded midfielder Yarin Levi's contract after his successful loan at Beitar Jerusalem and national team appearances, securing his future role in th…

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…

Israeli Premier League Clubs Set to Break Transfer Revenue Records in Summer 2026

Israeli Premier League clubs are poised to break transfer revenue records in summer 2026, potentially surpassing 40 million euros in player sales. This surge reflects strategic sh…

Red Star Belgrade Coach Resigns After Heavy Defeat to Hapoel Be'er Sheva

Red Star Belgrade coach Dejan Stankovic resigned after a 2-0 home defeat to Hapoel Be'er Sheva in the Champions League qualifiers, amid fan protests and harsh criticism. The club…

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Advances to Champions League Playoff After Historic Win Over Red Star Belgrade

Hapoel Be'er Sheva secured a historic 2-0 away win over Red Star Belgrade to advance to the UEFA Champions League playoff round, where they will face Azerbaijani champions Sabah F…

Kiryat Shmona Approaches Maccabi Haifa Midfielder Ratner, Haifa Declines

Maccabi Haifa rejected Kiryat Shmona's interest in midfielder Navot Ratner, who remains part of Haifa's plans despite limited playtime. Defender Daniel Golani is set to leave Haif…

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Advances to Champions League Playoff After Victory Over Red Star Belgrade

Hapoel Be'er Sheva defeated Red Star Belgrade 2-0 in Belgrade after a prior 1-0 home win, advancing to the Champions League playoff round, just 180 minutes from the group stage.

Mohamed Abu Fani Sent Off in Partizan Belgrade's Loss to Hapoel Be'er Sheva

Israeli midfielder Mohamed Abu Fani was sent off in stoppage time during Partizan Belgrade's 2-0 loss to Hapoel Be'er Sheva in the Champions League playoff, as the Israeli team ad…

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Could Face Azerbaijan's Sabah in Champions League Playoff

If Hapoel Be'er Sheva defeats Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League qualifiers, they will face Azerbaijan's Sabah FC, a rising club that recently won its first national title…

Sandy Cohen Signs with Hapoel Haifa for 2026/27 Season

Veteran small forward Sandy Cohen has signed with Hapoel Haifa for the 2026/27 season, bringing extensive Israeli league experience and multiple championships to the team.

Crystal Palace Nears Signing Israeli Midfielder Anan Khalaily with Medical Waiver Clause

Israeli footballer Anan Khalaily is set to join Crystal Palace from Union Saint-Gilloise for about 21 million pounds, signing a five-year deal with a medical waiver clause after a…

Red Star Coach Stankovic Faces Crucial Test Against Israeli Club Be'er Sheva

Dejan Stankovic, Red Star Belgrade's coach, faces elimination again by an Israeli team after Hapoel Be'er Sheva's 1-0 win in the Champions League qualifiers. Previously dismissed…

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Nears Huge Financial Boost With Champions League Playoff Spot

Hapoel Be'er Sheva is close to qualifying for the UEFA Champions League playoffs, which would earn them a record 8.6 million euros in prize money, boosting their financial and com…

Israeli Player Guy Artman Joins Spanish Second Division Basketball Team Palmer Basket

Israeli basketball player Guy Artman has signed with Palmer Basket in Spain's second division, marking his third Spanish team. After playing last season in Germany, he chose Palme…

Slobodan Drapić Reflects on Coaching Challenges and Future Prospects in Israeli Football

Slobodan Drapić, a veteran Israeli football coach, starts the 2026/27 season without a team, reflecting on past challenges including media struggles and club disagreements. He rem…

Maccabi Tel Aviv Could Earn Over €16 Million in Summer Transfer Window, Surpassing Barcelona and Roma

Maccabi Tel Aviv could earn over 16 million euros this summer by selling four key players, placing them among Europe's top 100 clubs in transfer income and surpassing notable team…

Bnei Sakhnin Pursues Israeli Players Chozaz and Ohana, Both Decline Offers

Bnei Sakhnin is working to complete its squad ahead of the Israeli Premier League season, targeting three Israeli players but facing refusals from Matan Chozaz and Micha Ohana. Th…

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Faces Red Star Belgrade in Crucial Champions League Playoff Match

Hapoel Be'er Sheva plays Red Star Belgrade tonight in a crucial Champions League qualifier with a 1-0 lead. Victory would secure a five million euro bonus and a spot in the playof…

Hapoel Haifa Aims for Top-Tier Finish with New Squad and Strong Budget

Hapoel Haifa, with a 33 million shekel budget and nine new players, aims for a top playoff finish after last season's struggles. Coach Haim Silvas, backed by owner Yoav Katz, has…

Hapoel Petah Tikva Nears Deal to Sell Winger Tchapioka Songa to Portuguese Club Moreirense

Hapoel Petah Tikva is close to selling winger Tchapioka Songa to Portuguese club Moreirense for 600,000 euros plus future sale percentages. Songa is keen on the move, while Hapoel…

Anan Khalaily Becomes Most Expensive Israeli Footballer Signing with Crystal Palace

Israeli winger Anan Khalaily has signed with Crystal Palace for £21 million, becoming the most expensive Israeli footballer ever. After a strong season at Union Saint-Gilloise, in…

Crystal Palace Set to Sign Israeli Star Anan Khalaily for Record £21 Million Fee

Israeli winger Anan Khalaily is set to join Crystal Palace for a record £21 million from Union Saint-Gilloise, pending medical tests. The 21-year-old will sign a five-year deal, b…

Maccabi Haifa Extends Amit Arzi's Contract Until 2030 Amid Recovery

Maccabi Haifa extended midfielder Amit Arzi's contract until 2030 despite his ongoing recovery from a muscle injury. The young player, who joined the club at age eight, is expecte…

Ex-Crvena Zvezda Player Milan Rodić Predicts 3-0 Win Over Hapoel Be'er Sheva at Marakana

Former Crvena Zvezda player Milan Rodić predicts a 3-0 home win over Hapoel Be'er Sheva in the Champions League qualifier second leg, urging his team to believe in themselves desp…

Hapoel Petah Tikva Coach Frustrated After Toto Cup Loss, Seeks Defensive Reinforcements

Hapoel Petah Tikva suffered a 3-1 loss to Hapoel Jerusalem in the Toto Cup, deepening concerns ahead of the 2026/27 season. Coach Omer Peretz expressed frustration over the team's…

Georgi Yermakov Explains Move Back to Ukrainian Football with Metalist Kharkiv

Goalkeeper Georgi Yermakov left Maccabi Haifa to join Metalist Kharkiv, citing the club's ambition and development opportunities as key reasons for his return to Ukrainian footbal…

Upcoming Matches Will Decide Barak Bachar's Future at Maccabi Haifa

Sports analyst Moti Ivoneer criticized Maccabi Haifa's weak preseason showing and said upcoming games will determine coach Barak Bachar's future. He also condemned Maccabi Tel Avi…

Maccabi Haifa's Foreign Player Dilemma Delays New Signings and Novakovic's Debut

Maccabi Haifa's foreign player limit is full, preventing new signing Andrea Novakovic from being registered and delaying his debut. Peter Agba's refusal to leave on loan amid offe…

Beitar Jerusalem's Ilay Hajaj Offered to Austrian Club as Team Prepares for Vienna Match

Beitar Jerusalem prepares for a crucial match against Austria Vienna with defender Ori Dahan in the squad due to an injury, while winger Ilay Hajaj seeks a move abroad, including…

Serbian Media Doubt Red Star Belgrade Ahead of Crucial Hapoel Be'er Sheva Clash

Serbian media express doubts about Red Star Belgrade's chances against Hapoel Be'er Sheva in the Champions League playoff second leg, citing a poor historical record against Israe…

Former Foreign Footballers Eye Return to Israeli Premier League Amid Transfer Challenges

Several former foreign footballers who played in Israel are currently available or likely to leave their clubs abroad, presenting Israeli Premier League teams with potential mid-s…

Hapoel Petah Tikva Goalkeeper Omer Katz Left Out Amid Maccabi Haifa Transfer Talks

Omer Katz, Hapoel Petah Tikva's goalkeeper, was left out of the squad amid ongoing transfer talks with Maccabi Haifa, who want to sign him as a backup keeper. Katz has reportedly…

Chelsea Draws 3-3 with Johor Darul Ta'zim in Preseason Friendly

Chelsea drew 3-3 with Malaysian champions Johor Darul Ta'zim in Singapore, with a late own goal saving Chelsea from defeat. Matias Nahuel, a new signing and former Maccabi Haifa p…

Zion 3 Episode Reviews Israeli Football Clubs’ European Performances and Challenges

The latest Zion 3 episode reviews Israeli football clubs’ recent European matches, highlighting Hapoel Be'er Sheva’s win, Maccabi Tel Aviv’s struggles, Beitar Jerusalem’s challeng…

Polish Authorities Express Concern Over Hapoel Tel Aviv Ahead of Conference League Match

Polish authorities are concerned about potential security issues ahead of Hapoel Tel Aviv's UEFA Conference League match against Katowice, recalling past tensions between Polish a…

Bnei Sakhnin Awaits Offers as Matan Hozez Delays Decision Amid Squad Reinforcements

Maccabi Haifa Shows Signs of Improvement Amid Early Season Chaos

Maccabi Haifa has shown defensive improvement and better team cohesion in their latest Toto Cup match after a chaotic start to the season. Despite offensive struggles and the need…

Anan Khalaily Nears Premier League Transfer Amid Advanced Negotiations

Israeli winger Anan Khalaily is in advanced negotiations with two Premier League clubs and is expected to sign soon, having been excluded from Union Saint-Gilloise's squad due to…

Israeli Football Association Eases Away-Fan Ban and Pyrotechnics Penalties for Upcoming Season

The Israeli Football Association and major clubs agreed to ease penalties on away-fan bans and pyrotechnics for the upcoming season, including no away-fan bans in second-round pla…

Maccabi Haifa Assesses Yila Btayi's Knee Injury After Toto Cup Win Over Bnei Sakhnin

Maccabi Haifa won 1-0 against Bnei Sakhnin in the Toto Cup, with defender Yila Btayi sustaining a minor knee injury. The team praised key players and is building confidence for th…

Billionaire Edmond Safra Transforms Hapoel Tel Aviv with Massive Investment

Jewish-American billionaire Edmond Safra has invested heavily in Hapoel Tel Aviv since acquiring the club two years ago, boosting its budget and infrastructure. His strategic, low…

Barak Bachar Highlights Manuel Benson's Impact as Maccabi Haifa Wins Toto Cup Match

Maccabi Haifa secured a 1-0 win over Bnei Sakhnin to finish third in the Toto Cup group stage, with coach Barak Bachar praising Manuel Benson's impact and expecting Andrea Novakov…

Maccabi Haifa Plays One Minute with 10 Men Due to New Substitution Rule

Maccabi Haifa played one minute with 10 players during a Toto Cup match after a new substitution rule delayed Manuel Benson's return due to Bruninho's slow exit.

Union Saint-Gilloise Nears Agreement to Sell Anan Halili Amid Transfer Talks

Union Saint-Gilloise is close to selling Anan Halili, who was left out of a recent match to avoid injury amid transfer talks. Halili's previous move to Inter Milan fell through du…