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Sammy Ofer Stadium Launches Podcast Studio for Visitors
Sammy Ofer Stadium has opened a new podcast studio for visitors to record personal stories and memories, hosted by former player Reuven Atar and media personality Rafael Kabesa. T…
Maccabi Haifa Secures Crucial Win Amidst Transfer Speculation
Maccabi Haifa defeated Hapoel Petah Tikva 2-1, easing pressure after a previous loss. The team is considering further Israeli player acquisitions and welcomed new winger Pedro Bra…
US Open Sees Missed Opportunities Amidst Diverse Sports News
The US Open saw early exits for American players, while Maccabi Haifa won their football match. Shimon Mizrahi increased his stake in Maccabi Tel Aviv, and the UN adopted a new wo…
Maccabi Haifa Fans Protest Coach Bacher and Director Refaelov
Maccabi Haifa fans booed and chanted against professional director Lior Refaelov and coach Barak Bacher during a match, expressing dissatisfaction with team management and substit…
Maccabi Haifa Secures 2-1 Victory Over Hapoel Petah Tikva with Goals from New Signings
Maccabi Haifa defeated Hapoel Petah Tikva 2-1 in the Israeli Premier League, with goals from new foreign signings Andrija Novakovich and Bruninho. The win eased pressure on the te…
Maccabi Haifa Honors Amputee Soccer Team Before Conference League Tournament
Maccabi Haifa will honor its amputee soccer team, composed of the Israeli national amputee team, in a pre-game ceremony before they travel to Bucharest for the Conference League t…
Maccabi Haifa Signs Portuguese Winger Pedro Brazão from Turkey
Maccabi Haifa has signed Portuguese winger Pedro Brazão from Turkish club Bodrumspor to a three-year deal. The club expects him to bolster their attack, though he will need to imp…
Hapoel Petah Tikva Pursues Midfielder Yoni Stoyanov
Hapoel Petah Tikva is attempting to loan midfielder Yoni Stoyanov from Hapoel Be'er Sheva, with coach Omer Peretz expressing strong interest. The team also has other transfer targ…
New Youth Cultural Center Opens Near Haifa's Sammy Ofer Stadium
A new youth cultural center called "HaYatzia" opened near Haifa's Sammy Ofer Stadium on Thursday. The center, established by "Yefe Nof," will offer a variety of activities for loc…
Maccabi Haifa Prepares for Hapoel Petah Tikva Amidst Transfer Speculation
Maccabi Haifa is preparing for their next match with potential lineup changes, including the return of striker Guy Melamed from injury. Speculation surrounds Melamed's future amid…
Best Eats Near Israeli Soccer Stadiums: A Culinary Guide
A culinary guide recommends the best restaurants and eateries located near Israeli soccer stadiums across the country, offering fans a variety of dining options before and after m…
Maccabi Haifa Coach Barak Bakhar Speaks Ahead of Hapoel Petah Tikva Match
Maccabi Haifa coach Barak Bakhar spoke to the press on Friday ahead of his team's Saturday home game against Hapoel Petah Tikva. The team seeks a win after their first loss of the…
Israeli Premier League Releases Fixtures Through December
The Israeli Premier League has released its schedule for matches from Week 4 to Week 15, running through December. The schedule features key derbies, including the Tel Aviv derby…
Hapoel Haifa Proud of 'Top Team Elements' After Season Opener Draw
Hapoel Haifa drew 0-0 in their season opener against Hapoel Tel Aviv, with the club proud of their first-half performance and goalkeeper Yoav Jerafi's crucial saves. The team aims…
Hapoel Haifa Nears Signing of Winger Djikité
Hapoel Haifa is close to signing winger Chikana Djikité and hopes to increase home attendance after a season-opening draw. Coach Haim Silvas also discussed forward William Agada's…
Goalkeeper Yoav Gerafi Stars in Goalless Draw, Saves Penalty
Goalkeeper Yoav Gerafi saved a penalty and a rebound in a dramatic 0-0 draw between Hapoel Haifa and Hapoel Tel Aviv. Gerafi's performance earned widespread praise online.
Referee Explains Controversial Penalty and Red Card in Hapoel Haifa Match
The Israeli Premier League's refereeing body explained a controversial penalty and red card awarded to Hapoel Haifa. The foul began outside the box but continued inside, leading t…
Crowd Crush Outside Sammy Ofer Stadium Leads to Fan Collapse
A fan collapsed due to a crowd crush outside Sammy Ofer Stadium in Haifa before a soccer match. Police actions and long queues were cited as contributing factors, leading to incre…
Hapoel Haifa and Hapoel Tel Aviv Draw 0-0 in League Opener
Hapoel Haifa and Hapoel Tel Aviv drew 0-0 at halftime in their first league match of the 2026/27 season at Sammy Ofer Stadium. Both teams are at the bottom of the league table wit…
Dolev Haziza Recounts Heated Exchange with Neymar During Champions League Match
Maccabi Netanya player Dolev Haziza revealed he cursed at Neymar and his mother during a Champions League match, responding to similar insults. The details emerge in an upcoming i…
Eran Zahavi Opens Up on Israel National Team Controversy and Personal Struggles
Eran Zahavi discussed the Israeli national team locker room controversy, his strained relationship with Yossi Benayoun, and his return to the team after October 7. He reflected on…
Hapoel Haifa Owner Yoav Katz Aims for Top Playoffs, Seeks Buyer for Club
Hapoel Haifa owner Yoav Katz announced the club's goal to reach the upper playoffs in the 2026/2027 season and expressed his ongoing intent to sell the team. The club will officia…
Haifa Plans Multi-Billion Shekel 'Strip' Development to Transform Southern City Entrance
Haifa is planning a 2.5 to 4 billion shekel urban development project at its southern entrance, creating a continuous "strip" integrating tourism, conferences, and commerce. The p…
Israeli Premier League Announces Third Round Schedule Highlighting Be'er Sheva vs. Maccabi Tel Aviv Clash
The Israeli Premier League released its third round schedule, focusing on the Be'er Sheva vs. Maccabi Tel Aviv match, whose date depends on Be'er Sheva's European competition stat…
Maccabi Haifa Relies on Bruninho’s Magic to Secure Narrow Win Over Hapoel Ramat Gan
Maccabi Haifa narrowly defeated Hapoel Ramat Gan 2-1 at Sammy Ofer Stadium, with Brazilian star Bruninho playing a crucial role. Analysts praised Bruninho’s skill and urged Haifa…
Referee Omer Biran Faces Backlash After Controversial Penalty in Maccabi Haifa Win
Maccabi Haifa won 2-1 over Hapoel Ramat Gan, but a disputed penalty awarded by referee Omer Biran in the 89th minute sparked strong criticism from the opposing coach and fans. Des…
Maccabi Haifa Shines Amid League Opener Disappointments and Referee Controversies
The Israeli Premier League's opening weekend saw low attendance and mixed performances, highlighted by Maccabi Haifa's strong win led by Bronninio amid internal club tensions. Ref…
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…
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…
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…
Hapoel Ramat Gan Prepares for Premier League Return Without Captain Zuta
Hapoel Ramat Gan prepares for its Premier League return with an away game against Maccabi Haifa, missing captain Zuta due to suspension. Marcio Silva replaces Zuta in defense, and…
Maccabi Haifa Prepares for Season Opener with Key Players Confirmed and Forward Line Competition
Maccabi Haifa prepares for its 2026/27 season opener against Hapoel Ramat Gan with eight players confirmed in the starting lineup and a competitive forward line. Andrea Novakovic…
Nigerian Forward William Agada Joins Hapoel Haifa After Visa Delay
William Agada, a 26-year-old Nigerian striker, has resolved visa issues and arrived in Israel to rejoin Hapoel Haifa for a second term. The team’s season start was delayed, allowi…
Haifa Mayor Warns of Declining IDF Officer Standards Amid Education Violence Crisis
At a Haifa conference on education violence, Mayor Yona Yahav warned of declining standards in the IDF and stressed urgent reforms in education. Officials highlighted the crisis i…
Hapoel Ramat Gan Seeks to Sign Goalkeeper Ido Sharon Ahead of Premier League Opener
Hapoel Ramat Gan lost to Beitar Jerusalem on penalties in the Toto Cup but showed strong form ahead of their league opener. They will miss captain Jota due to suspension and aim t…
Maccabi Haifa Coach Barak Bachar Calls for Patience After Toto Cup Loss to Hapoel Jerusalem
Maccabi Haifa ended their Toto Cup run with a 1-0 loss to Hapoel Jerusalem, finishing tenth overall. Coach Barak Bachar called for patience as new players integrate ahead of the l…
Low Attendance at Toto Cup Big Matches Highlights Fan Disparity Across Israeli Stadiums
The Toto Cup's final rounds saw uneven fan attendance across Israeli stadiums, with low turnout at Sammy Ofer Stadium and higher numbers in Netanya and Petah Tikva. The upcoming d…
Israeli Premier League Referee Assignments Announced for Opening Round
The Israeli Referees Association announced the officials for the first round of the 2026/27 Premier League season, with key matches scheduled from August 22 to 24 across various s…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Coach Criticizes Team's Poor Toto Cup Performance Ahead of European Matches
Hapoel Be'er Sheva's coach Ran Kozuch harshly criticized his team's 4-0 Toto Cup loss to Hapoel Haifa, rejecting excuses about squad rotation or fatigue. He plans to strengthen th…
Hapoel Haifa Rout Hapoel Be'er Sheva to Secure Fifth Place in Toto Cup
Hapoel Haifa defeated Hapoel Be'er Sheva 4-0 in the Toto Cup's final ranking match on August 15, 2026, finishing fifth and earning 350,000 shekels. Haifa dominated with goals from…
Israeli-Arab Youth Bridge Divides Through Football Camp in Givat Haviva
The "Football Camp for Peace" in Givat Haviva unites Jewish and Arab youth through sports and cultural exchange, overcoming political tensions to foster coexistence. Despite chall…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Hapoel Haifa Faces Setback After Toto Cup Loss, Owner Yoav Katz Expresses Disappointment
Hapoel Haifa lost 3-1 to Kiryat Shmona in the Toto Cup quarterfinals, missing a semifinal spot and a significant financial boost. Owner Yoav Katz criticized the team’s recurring s…
Hapoel Haifa Faces Setback After Toto Cup Loss, Owner Calls for Urgent Fixes
Hapoel Haifa lost 3-1 to Hapoel Kiryat Shmona on August 8, missing the Toto Cup semifinals and facing financial and professional setbacks. Owner Yoav Katz criticized the team's re…