Sports 5
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Sports 5, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Roman Sorkin Says He Could Play in the NBA if He Were a Free Agent
Roman Sorkin said after Maccabi Tel Aviv’s 58th title that he believes he could play in the NBA if he were a free agent. He described his clutch Game 4 three-pointer, praised team…
World Cup lookalikes evoke Israeli league players
Sports 5 highlighted three World Cup players who resemble Israeli Premier League footballers. The article singled out Iraq's Merchas Doski, Morocco's Jassim Yassine and Iran's Ali…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Clinch 58th Israeli Title After Pressure-Filled Run
Maccabi Tel Aviv won its 58th Israeli championship after beating Hapoel Tel Aviv in a tense final series. The title was sealed by Roman Sorkin’s clutch three-pointer, and several…
Hapoel Tel Aviv sells over 10,000 season tickets as midfielder Ravid Oulizki draws interest
Hapoel Tel Aviv has sold over 10,000 season tickets and may break its 14,500-record. The club is also deciding the future of 18-year-old prospect Ravid Oulizki, who has drawn inte…
Which teams have been the most common World Cup group-stage opponents of eventual champions?
A Sports 5 review found that 32 different national teams have faced eventual World Cup champions in the group stage. Mexico and Czechoslovakia, now the Czech Republic, lead the li…
Beersheba Sells Out Season Tickets as Turner Expansion Plan Advances
Hapoel Beersheba sold out 12,600 season tickets for Turner Stadium after winning the championship. Meanwhile, Beersheba Municipality issued a tender to expand the stadium to 30,00…
Michal Zandberg Says Car Was Seized After Two Missed Payments Over Technical Glitch
Michal Zandberg said his car was seized after two payments bounced because of a technical problem, following a padel match at Kfar HaMaccabiah. He said the car is still impounded…
Roman Sorkin's late three seals Maccabi Tel Aviv's title
Roman Sorkin hit a decisive corner three with 32 seconds left as Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Hapoel Tel Aviv 83-79 to win the Israeli Basketball Premier League title. He had been strugg…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Captures 58th Championship in Dominant Season
Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Hapoel Tel Aviv 3-1 in the final series to win its 58th championship. The team finished 32-4 across the league season and playoffs, while Hapoel remains with…
Oshae Brissett throws down huge dunk on Dan Oturu in Game 4 derby
Oshae Brissett powered in a major dunk for Maccabi Tel Aviv in Game 4 against Hapoel Tel Aviv on Tuesday night. The play came through a foul by Dan Oturu, helped Maccabi to a 28-2…
Speed Goes Wild After Ronaldo’s Goal
Sports 5 published a short item on June 23, 2026, showing Speed’s reaction to a Cristiano Ronaldo goal. The article says the Ronaldo fan lost control after the score and links the…
FIFA Weighs Penalty Shootout Rule Change Before World Cup Knockouts
FIFA is reportedly pushing for a last-minute change to penalty shootout rules before the World Cup knockout rounds start Sunday. The proposal would replace the current coin-toss p…
Huge Crowd Expected for Game 4 of the Tel Aviv Derby Final
Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv play Game 4 of the Israeli Premier League final series Tuesday night at Menora Mivtachim Arena. Hapoel expect about 7,500 supporters, Maccabi…
How Danny Avdija Turned a Difficult NBA Start Into Success
A new book on beginnings uses Danny Avdija’s rocky first months in the NBA as a case study in persistence. It says his hard work after injuries and criticism led to a $55 million…
Ghanaian 'witch doctor' claims he cursed Harry Kane before England clash
Nana Kwaku Bonsam, a Ghanaian healer, claimed he cast a spell on England striker Harry Kane before the 2026 World Cup match with Ghana. He also repeated his claim that he previous…
Micić Sparks Hapoel Tel Aviv, Fans Say He Is Back to His Old Self
Vasilije Micić starred for Hapoel Tel Aviv in Sunday’s playoff final game against Maccabi Tel Aviv. After two poor outings and with Hapoel down 2-0, his performance drew heavy pra…
Maccabi trails Hapoel in Game 4 as Micic and Clark trade blows
Hapoel led Maccabi 78-72 in Game 4 of the championship series on June 21, 2026. Vasilije Micic starred for Hapoel, while Jimmy Clark sparked Maccabi’s comeback attempt. Hapoel nee…
Thunderstorm Threatens to Delay France-Iraq Match in Philadelphia
A thunderstorm forecast for Philadelphia could force a delay or stoppage of the World Cup match between France and Iraq, scheduled for midnight between Monday and Tuesday. If that…
What If Israel Had Reached the World Cup? Animated Series Debuts
A new animated series from Shrotanim and Sports Channel has launched, imagining what would happen if Israel had qualified for the World Cup. The first episode is online, with new…
Live: Hadera and Benfica unveil partnership
Hadera held a live press conference to reveal a partnership with Benfica, the Portuguese club. The Sports 5 item was published on June 21, 2026, at 14:33 and directed readers to a…
World Cup Highlights: Germany Struggles, Japan Celebrates, Curaçao Makes History
A World Cup highlights roundup notes Germany’s hard-fought win, Japan’s celebration, and Curaçao’s historic point. It also points readers to video summaries of the Netherlands’ 5-…
Kok Replaces Jones as Derby Rosters Are Announced
Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv released their Game 3 derby rosters on Sunday after Maccabi took a 2-0 lead in the series. Hapoel made a surprise change, replacing Chris Jone…
Soccer Is Yielding to the American Stop-Clock Model
A Sports 5 column says World Cup hydration breaks are turning soccer into a more American, broadcast-friendly game. It cites rain, heat, player reactions, and FIFA's commercial mo…
Jerusalem Stone Revealed as Knicks’ Lucky Charm in Championship Run
New York Knicks president Leon Rose said an ancient stone from Jerusalem was a lucky charm during the team’s championship run. He said Philadelphia Eagles GM Howie Roseman gave hi…
Israel’s World Cup Identity Crisis, From Mexico 1970 to Messi’s Final Feats
A Sports 5 column says many Israelis try to experience the World Cup through foreign teams instead of Israel’s own rare memories. It centers on Moti Spiegler’s 1970 goal in Mexico…
European media praise Yam Madar after Maccabi's dramatic playoff win
Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Hapoel Tel Aviv 102-98 after erasing a 14-0 deficit and now leads the series 2-0. European outlets praised Yam Madar’s 34-point, 10-assist performance, while…
Hapoel Tel Aviv surges early but Maccabi fights back in Game 2 thriller
Hapoel Tel Aviv rebounded from a Game 1 blowout with a 0-14 start in the second game of the final. Maccabi Tel Aviv fought back, and Hapoel led 56-51 in the third quarter as Yam M…
Omer Peretz says Hapoel Petah Tikva’s budget did not rise, despite higher expectations
Omer Peretz said Hapoel Petah Tikva’s budget did not rise, even after last season’s top-playoff run. In a Sports 5 interview, he discussed the club’s limits, rumors linking him to…
Dinamo Zagreb Offers Dor Peretz About €750,000 a Year, Two-Year Deal
Dor Peretz is in Zagreb to evaluate a Dinamo Zagreb offer while contract talks with Maccabi Tel Aviv remain unresolved. The Croatian champions are said to offer about €750,000 a s…
Reports in Argentina Link Messi's Tears to His Father's Health
Argentina say Lionel Messi's tears after scoring a World Cup hat trick came from concern over his father Jorge's health, not football. Jorge Messi, 68, has reportedly faced a seri…
Daniel Muñoz completes remarkable rise with first World Cup goal
Colombia beat Uzbekistan 3-1 in its 2026 World Cup opener, with Luis Díaz and Daniel Muñoz leading the way. Muñoz, 30, scored his first World Cup goal after a career that began la…
Galil Elyon Survives in Dramatic Finish, Dedicated by Roee Prizki to Late Raz Adam
Galil Elyon stayed in Israel’s Basketball Premier League with a 76-65 win over Ness Ziona and help from Ra’anana’s loss. Roee Prizki dedicated the achievement to the late Raz Adam…
Taddros Damlash Joins Hapoel Petah Tikva for His First Premier League Shot
Hapoel Petah Tikva signed 21-year-old attacking midfielder Taddros Damlash on a one-year contract with two optional years. Damlash, who scored seven goals in 21 games for Hapoel R…
Arrested Soccer Player Denies Match-Fixing and Criminal Ties
A soccer player arrested in connection with a newly exposed case has denied any criminal ties or match-fixing. He said the accusations are false and hopes to return to football on…
Messi Delivers a World Cup Masterclass to Silence the Doubters
Lionel Messi scored a hat trick for Argentina against Algeria on Tuesday in Kansas City. The performance followed earlier double-strike games by Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland a…
Haaland scores twice as Norway beats Iraq 4-1
Norway beat Iraq 4-1 at the 2026 World Cup, with Erling Haaland scoring twice. Ostigard and Hussein also found the net, and Sports 5 said a fuller recap would follow.
More Than 8,000 Attend Tel Aviv Derby as Playoff Final Opens
Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv opened the playoff final series Tuesday night at Menora Mivtachim Arena. Game 1 drew 8,278 fans, including more than 7,000 Maccabi supporters…
Social Media Hails Jalen Hoard After Strong Final Debut for Maccabi Tel Aviv
Jalen Hoard starred for Maccabi Tel Aviv in the opening game of the championship series against Hapoel. Published by Sports 5 on June 16, 2026, the report says social media praise…
Argentine column says Messi no longer needs a World Cup title in 2026
A TyC opinion piece says Lionel Messi does not need to win the 2026 World Cup to validate his legacy. The column says his 2022 triumph with Argentina in Qatar already closed the s…
Nir Klinger Says He’d Erase Those Years From His Life
Nir Klinger gave a candid interview about his difficult childhood, his grief over Avi Ran, and the management chaos that helped push him out of football. He also revisited his Mac…
New Zealand and Iran Share 2-2 Draw in Entertaining World Cup Opener
New Zealand and Iran drew 2-2 in Los Angeles at World Cup 2026 after both teams led twice. Elijah Just scored twice for New Zealand, while Ramin Rezaeian and Mehdi Mohebi equalize…
Spain’s Goalless Draw Exposes Old Problems at World Cup 2026
Spain were held 0-0 by Cape Verde in the 2026 World Cup, despite dominating possession and passing. The draw drew heavy criticism in Spain for a passive, ineffective attack, thoug…
Uruguay Rattled After Saudi Arabia Leads Early at World Cup
Saudi Arabia led Uruguay 1-0 after the first half in Miami at the 2026 World Cup. Uruguayan media blasted the defending in the buildup to Abdullah Al-Amri’s goal and criticized Ma…
Egypt’s World Cup opener spark comes with a memorable Arabic goal call
Egypt opened its 2026 World Cup campaign with an early Imam Ashour goal against Belgium. The Sports 5 report highlighted the Arabic-language commentary that accompanied the strike…
Oyarzabal posts a World Cup first as Spain struggle in opener
Spain were held to a disappointing 0-0 first-half draw with Cape Verde in their 2026 World Cup opener. Mikel Oyarzabal set a historic OptaJoe stat by becoming the first player sin…
Lamine Yamal Puts Israeli Fans in a Moral Dilemma Before His World Cup Debut
A Sports 5 opinion piece says Israeli fans are split over whether they can still admire Lamine Yamal after he waved a Palestinian flag at Barcelona’s title celebrations. It argues…
Beitar Jerusalem Signs Eugene Ansah, Citizenship Bid Could Free Foreign Slot
Beitar Jerusalem announced Eugene Ansah’s signing through 2028 on Monday evening. Ansah, formerly of M.S. Ashdod, is pursuing Israeli citizenship and may therefore avoid using a f…
Curacao Faces Germany in a World Cup Mismatch, and a Choice of Style
Curacao faces Germany in Texas at the 2026 World Cup in a huge mismatch, with Germany favored to win comfortably. The article focuses on Curacao’s dilemma, whether to bunker down…