Israeli Football Launches New Third-Tier National League Starting 2027/28 Season
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Mako · 2 hours ago
What happened
The Israeli Football Association will launch a new professional third-tier league, Liga Artzit, in the 2027/28 season with 12-18 teams, including reserve squads. The league will have promotion and relegation with the National League and Liga Alef, enforce financial minimums, and allow one foreign player per team. Reserve teams will have specific roster and competition restrictions, and matches will be officiated by four referees.
- 01Israeli Football Association launches professional third-tier Liga Artzit starting 2027/28 season.
- 02Liga Artzit will have 12-18 teams, including reserve teams linked to parent clubs.
- 03Promotion and relegation system mirrors higher leagues with playoffs between tiers.
- 04Minimum club budget set at 2.25 million shekels, with financial oversight.
- 05Reserve teams limited in player age, league participation, and cup competition.
- 06Each team allowed one foreign player without age limit; player transfers regulated.
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