Israeli Football Clubs Prepare for New Season Amid Transfers and High Expectations
How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Mako · Jul 14, 2026
What happened
Israeli football clubs Hapoel Tel Aviv, Beitar Jerusalem, Maccabi Tel Aviv, and Hapoel Be’er Sheva prepare for the new season amid player transfers and high ambitions. Hapoel Tel Aviv struggles to replace their top player, Beitar aims for the championship with a record budget, Maccabi faces limited transfer activity, and Be’er Sheva signs a promising Brazilian forward while managing star player uncertainties.
- 01Hapoel Tel Aviv sold top player Loizos Loizou for 3.8 million euros but struggles to find a replacement.
- 02Beitar Jerusalem aims for the championship with a 79 million shekel budget and key signings like Sean Weisman.
- 03Maccabi Tel Aviv extended captain Dor Peretz’s contract but has limited new signings and injury concerns.
- 04Hapoel Be’er Sheva retained stars Kings Kangwa and Lucas Ventura but lost key defenders and signed Brazilian forward Joao Victor.
- 05Fans of Hapoel Tel Aviv and Beitar Jerusalem show mixed reactions to summer transfers and team prospects.
- 06Clubs focus on European competition qualification and domestic league success in the upcoming season.
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