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Hapoel Be'er Sheva Coach Ran Kozuch Proud After Champions League Playoff Qualification

Hapoel Be'er Sheva defeated Red Star Belgrade 2-0 to advance to the Champions League playoff round with a 3-0 aggregate. Coach Ran Kozuch praised the team's performance and called…

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Advances to Champions League Playoff After Historic Win

Hapoel Be'er Sheva defeated Red Star Belgrade 2-0 in Belgrade to reach the UEFA Champions League playoff round for the first time in nine years, moving closer to the group stage…

Red Star Belgrade Coach Dian Stankovic Sent Off and Provokes Home Fans During Match

Red Star Belgrade coach Dian Stankovic was sent off during a Champions League match against Hapoel Be'er Sheva and then provoked his own fans by encouraging them to boo, escalatin…

Bodø/Glimt Stuns Union Saint-Gilloise 3-2 in Champions League Thriller

Bodø/Glimt defeated Union Saint-Gilloise 3-2 after extra time on August 11, 2026, to advance in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers. The Norwegian team won 6-5 on aggregate, with…

Hapoel Tel Aviv Coach Eliniv Berda Focuses on Improving Ahead of Katowice Return Match

Hapoel Tel Aviv prepares for the second leg against Katowice in the UEFA Conference League, with coach Eliniv Berda urging focus on improvement despite a 2-0 first-leg lead. The t…

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…

Red Star Belgrade Reserves Abu Fani and Arnautovic for Crucial Clash Against Hapoel Be'er Sheva

Red Star Belgrade hosts Hapoel Be'er Sheva on Tuesday aiming to overturn a 1-0 first-leg loss and reach the Champions League playoff. Israeli midfielder Mohammed Abu Fani is set t…

Hapoel Tel Aviv Fans Travel to Poland Amid Ultras Concerns Ahead of Katowice Match

Hapoel Tel Aviv travels to Poland with around 500 fans for their UEFA Conference League match against Katowice amid security concerns. The team looks to advance after a 2-0 first-…

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…

Anan Khalaily Becomes Israel’s Most Expensive Footballer with £28 Million Move to Crystal Palace

Israeli footballer Anan Khalaily has become the most expensive Israeli player ever after transferring from Union Saint-Gilloise to Crystal Palace for 28 million euros. The 21-year…

UEFA Explores Rival International Football Tournaments Amid FIFA Tensions

UEFA and other football confederations are discussing rival international tournaments to FIFA events amid backlash against FIFA President Infantino's World Cup share sale plan and…

Pro-Palestinian Group Plans Protest at Vienna Stadium Ahead of Beitar Jerusalem Match

A pro-Palestinian group in Vienna is organizing a protest with Palestinian flags outside the Generali Arena during Beitar Jerusalem's Conference League match against Austria Vienn…

Crystal Palace Signs Israeli Anan Khalaily After Supportive Stance on October 7 Attacks

Crystal Palace has signed Israeli winger Anan Khalaily for a record 28 million euros, following the club's explicit condemnation of the October 7 Hamas attacks. The club, which re…

Lugano's Hot-Striking Forward Kevin Barchens Shines Ahead of Maccabi Tel Aviv Clash

Swiss club Lugano, led by striker Kevin Barchens, is impressing with a perfect start to the season and poses a strong challenge for Maccabi Tel Aviv in the UEFA Conference League…

Italian Club Torino Shows Interest in Maccabi Tel Aviv's Saeed Abu Farah Amid Team Challenges

Italian club Torino is interested in signing Maccabi Tel Aviv's Saeed Abu Farah as the Israeli team faces player departures and European competition challenges.

Norwegian Football Federation Demands FIFA President Infantino’s Immediate Resignation Over World Cup Revenue Controversy

The Norwegian Football Federation has publicly demanded FIFA President Gianni Infantino resign immediately over a scandal involving attempts to sell World Cup revenue shares to pr…

Hapoel Tel Aviv Tops Israeli Clubs in European Match Attendance Despite Declines

In the third qualifying round of European football, four Israeli clubs played home matches abroad with varying attendance. Hapoel Tel Aviv led in crowd size despite a drop, Beitar…

Hapoel Tel Aviv Goalkeeper Asaf Tzur Confident After 2-0 Win in Conference League Qualifier

After Hapoel Tel Aviv's 2-0 win over Katowice in the Conference League qualifiers, goalkeeper Asaf Tzur praised the team's defense and fan support, emphasizing readiness for the t…

Hapoel Tel Aviv Dominates Katowice in Conference League Qualifier

Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Katowice 2-0 in the UEFA Conference League qualifiers, showcasing strong defense and team cohesion. The club praised key players and emphasized squad cont…

Maccabi Tel Aviv Faces Uphill Battle After 3-0 Loss to CSKA Sofia in Europa League Qualifier

Maccabi Tel Aviv lost 3-0 to CSKA Sofia in the Europa League qualifier first leg held in Georgia without fans due to sanctions and security concerns, putting their advancement in…

Ajax Beats Shelbourne 3-1 with Israeli Oscar Gloch Starting

Israeli midfielder Oscar Gloch started for Ajax in their 3-1 UEFA Europa League qualifying win over Shelbourne on August 6, 2026. Ajax scored early and controlled the match despit…

Beitar Jerusalem Dominates Austria Vienna in Conference League Opener

Beitar Jerusalem dominated Austria Vienna in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League third-round match on August 6, 2026, taking an early lead and controlling the game despi…

Israeli Football Federation Supports UEFA President Infantino's Decision Amid Plans to Return Matches to Israel

Israel's Football Association inaugurated a new national team facility and reaffirmed support for UEFA President Infantino's decisions. Officials expressed hope to resume hosting…

Israeli Football Faces Ongoing Challenges as Teams Play Abroad Amid Security Concerns

Israeli football teams currently play their European matches abroad due to security concerns, with the Israeli Football Association postponing plans to return games to Israel unti…

Hapoel Tel Aviv Signs Record-Breaking Midfielder Douglas Aveso Amid Knee Injury Rumors

Hapoel Tel Aviv signed Ghanaian midfielder Douglas Aveso from Red Star Belgrade for a club-record 2.5 million euros despite rumors of a knee injury. Medical tests confirmed his fi…

Maccabi Tel Aviv Defender Roy Revivo Set to Join Spanish La Liga Club

Roy Revivo, Maccabi Tel Aviv and Israeli national team defender, has agreed to join a Spanish La Liga club, likely Levante or Elche, and refused to play in Maccabi's European qual…

Aarhus Striker James Bugera Shines Ahead of Potential Clash with Hapoel Be'er Sheva

Aarhus defeated Sabah 2-1 in the first leg of their UEFA tie, with 18-year-old Ugandan striker James Bugera scoring twice. Bugera, a rising talent, could face Hapoel Be'er Sheva i…

Hapoel Tel Aviv Prepares with High Motivation for Conference League Clash Against Katowice

Hapoel Tel Aviv is preparing with strong motivation for their UEFA Conference League qualifier against Katowice, aiming for a positive home result. Coach Eliniv Breda and player O…

Beitar Jerusalem Coach Almog Cohen Updates on Players Ahead of Austria Vienna Clash

Beitar Jerusalem coach Almog Cohen updated on player conditions ahead of their UEFA Conference League qualifier against Austria Vienna, emphasizing health and readiness. Key playe…

FIFA President Infantino Faces Major Backlash Over World Cup Privatization Proposal

FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces intense opposition after proposing to privatize the World Cup, sparking a major conflict with football associations worldwide.

Israel National Team Coach Ben Shimon Emphasizes Resilience and Optimism Ahead of Nations League

Israel national team coach Ran Ben Shimon discussed the team’s preparations for the upcoming UEFA Nations League, emphasizing connection to heritage, player support abroad, and sq…

UEFA Fines Beitar Jerusalem and Hapoel Tel Aviv Over Pyrotechnics in Conference League Matches

UEFA fined Beitar Jerusalem 25,000 euros and gave a conditional closed-door match sanction for pyrotechnics in their Conference League win. Hapoel Tel Aviv was fined 40,000 euros…

Beitar Jerusalem Warns Fans Against Pyrotechnics Ahead of Austria Vienna Match

Beitar Jerusalem was fined 25,000 euros by UEFA for flare use and warned of a potential fan ban if it recurs before their match against Austria Vienna, who are preparing without i…

CSKA Sofia Confident Ahead of Europa League Clash With Maccabi Tel Aviv

CSKA Sofia winger Mohamed Brahimi confidently stated his team is focused on their own performance ahead of their Europa League qualifier against Maccabi Tel Aviv in Georgia, empha…

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Upsets Red Star Belgrade 1-0 in Champions League Qualifier

Hapoel Be'er Sheva defeated Red Star Belgrade 1-0 in the first leg of the Champions League third qualifying round, gaining confidence ahead of the second leg in Serbia. Coach Ran…

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Nears Huge Financial Windfall with Playoff Spot in European Competition

Hapoel Be'er Sheva defeated Red Star Belgrade 1-0 and is close to reaching the playoff round of a European competition, which would bring the club millions in prize money. A draw…

Matan Baltaksa Receives Rare Double Yellow Card Leading to Red in Champions League Qualifier

Hapoel Be'er Sheva's Matan Baltaksa was sent off after receiving two yellow cards within seconds during a Champions League qualifier against Red Star Belgrade, reducing his team t…

Beitar Jerusalem Leads Red Star Belgrade in Champions League Qualifier After Zahi Ahmad Goal

Beitar Jerusalem, considered underdogs, took a lead against Red Star Belgrade in the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round, with Zahi Ahmad scoring after a goalkeeper mista…

Sepp Blatter Calls for Lisa Klaveness to Replace FIFA President Gianni Infantino

Sepp Blatter urges FIFA to replace Gianni Infantino with Lisa Klaveness, citing her strong leadership and criticism of Israeli football policies. Infantino's failed investment dea…

Maccabi Haifa Debuts Young Goalkeeper Glen Alvin in Toto Cup Match

Maccabi Haifa started 19-year-old goalkeeper Glen Alvin in a Toto Cup match against Tiberias, marking his first senior start. Alvin, originally the third-choice keeper, moved up d…

Ireland Drops Israeli Navigation System from Prime Minister’s Plane Citing Security Boycott

Ireland excluded an Israeli-made infrared navigation system from its new prime minister’s plane due to a defense procurement boycott linked to the Gaza conflict. The omission limi…

Polish Ultras Group Sparks Outrage with Anti-Israel Video Ahead of Match Against Hapoel Tel Aviv

Polish football ultras group GKS Katowice released a controversial video denying Israel's existence ahead of their UEFA Conference League qualifier against Hapoel Tel Aviv, sparki…

Irish Activists, Including President’s Sister, Call to Boycott Israel’s UEFA Nations League Matches

Irish social activist Margaret Connelly, sister of Ireland’s president, calls for boycotting Israel’s upcoming UEFA Nations League matches amid accusations of genocide. Ireland pl…

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Faces Low Fan Turnout in European Matches Due to Multiple Factors

Hapoel Be'er Sheva is seeing low fan turnout at European matches due to a smaller regional fan base, recent poor results, costly travel, and inconvenient match locations. Despite…

Palestinian Football Association Condemns FIFA Over Inaction Amid Gaza Conflict

The Palestinian Football Association condemned FIFA and President Gianni Infantino for failing to address the devastating impact of the Gaza conflict on Palestinian football. They…

UEFA and Other Confederations Threaten Rival Tournaments to Oust FIFA President Infantino

Maccabi Tel Aviv to Host CSKA Sofia Behind Closed Doors After UEFA Sanction

Maccabi Tel Aviv will play CSKA Sofia in Batumi without fans after UEFA punished them for pyrotechnics use, imposing a 40,000-euro fine. The winner advances to face OFI Crete in t…

Red Star Belgrade Includes Former Maccabi Tel Aviv Defender Lucasen for Crucial Match Against Hapoel Be'er Sheva

Red Star Belgrade has included former Maccabi Tel Aviv defender Derik Lucasen in their squad for the UEFA Champions League playoff against Hapoel Be'er Sheva, who also face Israel…