Israeli Winger Anan Halaily Joins Crystal Palace After Success in Belgium
How 7 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By ליאם זגורי, KICK
First reported by Walla · Aug 15, 2026
What happened
Israeli winger Anan Halaily is joining Crystal Palace after two strong seasons in Belgium, where he scored 14 goals and assisted 15. Known for his speed, technical skill, and physicality, Halaily is expected to face a significant challenge adapting to the Premier League. Analysts predict he could become Israel's greatest footballer, potentially surpassing Eyal Berkovic and Yossi Benayoun.
- 01Anan Halaily, 21, is transferring from Union Saint-Gilloise to Crystal Palace in the Premier League.
- 02He scored 14 goals and made 15 assists over two seasons in Belgium as an attacking fullback.
- 03Inter Milan once offered 25 million euros for Halaily, but the deal fell through due to Italian regulations.
- 04Halaily is praised for his speed, technical skills, physicality, and ability to play both offense and defense.
- 05Crystal Palace's possible sale of Daniel Munyos could open a starting spot for Halaily.
- 06An analyst predicts Halaily could become Israel's greatest footballer, surpassing Berkovic and Benayoun.
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