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The latest sports from across Israeli media, translated and compared. 48 recent stories.
Gabi Kanikovski Starts for Ferencvaros Amid Maccabi Tel Aviv Transfer Talks
Gabi Kanikovski started for Ferencvaros in their 1-0 win over Zalaegerszeg as talks continue about his return to Maccabi Tel Aviv. Ferencvaros is eighth in the Hungarian league an…
Hungarian Runner-Up Ferencvaros Draws 0-0, Israeli Players Active in European Preseason Matches
Ferencvaros drew 0-0 in Hungary as Israeli players featured in European preseason matches, including Twente's 2-1 win over Genk and Ajax's 3-1 victory over Volendam. Ludogorets wo…
Bitterness Erupts Between Beitar Jerusalem and Maccabi Haifa Over Presidential Award Outcome
Beitar Jerusalem won the President's Award for community contribution for the first time, sparking a bitter dispute with Maccabi Haifa. Beitar accused Maccabi Haifa's CEO Itzik Ov…
Maccabi Haifa Returns Pedrao and Glazer in Toto Cup Match Against Hapoel Jerusalem
Maccabi Haifa hosted Hapoel Jerusalem on Sunday in the Toto Cup's 9th-10th place match, reinstating Pedrao and Glazer in defense as a final preparation before the league season.
Beitar Jerusalem Fields Second Team in Toto Cup Match Against Hapoel Ramat Gan
Beitar Jerusalem played a second-string team against Hapoel Ramat Gan in a Toto Cup match for 7th-8th place at Rehovot's new stadium. After their exit from Conference League quali…
Israeli Premier League Referee Assignments Announced for Opening Round
The Israeli Referees Association announced the officials for the first round of the 2026/27 Premier League season, with key matches scheduled from August 22 to 24 across various s…
Syrian and Lebanese Youth Fighters Boycott Israeli MMA Competitors at World Championship
At the 2026 World MMA Championship in Abu Dhabi, Syrian and Lebanese youth fighters refused to compete against Israeli children, resulting in technical victories for the Israeli a…
Hapoel Haifa Transforms Summer Preparations with Strategic Signings and Stability
Hapoel Haifa has revamped its summer preparations by completing most of its squad early and shifting to younger, motivated players. Owner Yoav Katz supported coach Haim Silvas in…
Israeli Men's Marathon Team Wins Gold at European Athletics Championships
The Israeli men's marathon team won the team gold medal at the 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, with three runners finishing in the top eight. Gesau Ayela also…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Forwards Leaf and Ryman Return From Abroad, Prepare for New Season
Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball forwards T.J. Leaf and Will Ryman returned from abroad to join team preparations for the new season, with Leaf recovering from injury and Ryman eager t…
Anan Khalaily Earns Respectable Fantasy Premier League Price After Crystal Palace Signing
Israeli defender Anan Khalaily, newly signed by Crystal Palace, received a 5 million starting price in the Fantasy Premier League, signaling expectations for significant playing t…
Manor Solomon Shines in West Ham Debut as Liel Abada Impresses in MLS
Manor Solomon scored and impressed with confidence in his West Ham debut against Burnley, while Liel Abada excelled in MLS with multiple goals and assists. Idan Nachmias faces lim…
Tiberias Fans Support Afula in Protest Against Ashdod's Legal Battle Over Promotion
Ironi Tiberias fans will support Hapoel Afula against M.S. Ashdod tomorrow in protest of Ashdod's legal attempts to block Tiberias' promotion amid a match-fixing scandal. The cour…
Former Hapoel Haifa Prospect Lior Rokach Retires from Football at 23
Lior Rokach, a promising Israeli footballer from Hapoel Haifa, has retired at 23 after rejecting the club's contract offer and plans to pursue business opportunities in the US.
Israeli Security Forces Veterans with PTSD Visit National Basketball Team Training
The Israeli national basketball team hosted IDF veterans with PTSD during training as part of a rehabilitation project using basketball to support wounded security personnel. The…
Lugano Faces Maccabi Tel Aviv After Turbulent Week Including Faroe Islands Delay
Swiss club Lugano, delayed in the Faroe Islands due to fog, overcame travel challenges to win a Swiss Cup match before hosting Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Conference League playoff. D…
Israeli Basketball Team Hosts IDF Veterans with PTSD Ahead of Euro Qualifiers
The Israeli national basketball team hosted IDF veterans with PTSD during a training session as part of a rehabilitation project using basketball to aid recovery. The initiative…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Advances Confidently Toward Champions League Playoff Against Sabah
Hapoel Be'er Sheva defeated Red Star Belgrade 3-0 on aggregate to reach the Champions League playoff against Sabah. Israeli analysts praised their exceptional performance and stre…
Israeli Cyclist Nadav Reisberg Excluded From Vuelta a España Amid Team Strategy Shift
Israeli cyclist Nadav Reisberg will not participate in the 2026 Vuelta a España due to team strategy, a year after anti-Israel protests disrupted the race. Instead, he will compet…
Israeli Football Association Seeks Immediate Suspension of Omer Dahan Over Illegal Betting Allegations
The Israeli Football Association has asked for the immediate suspension of footballer Omer Dahan amid a criminal probe into his alleged illegal betting on matches, including those…
Shake Milton Arrives in Israel, Aims to Build a Strong Hapoel Jerusalem Team
Shake Milton arrived in Israel to join Hapoel Jerusalem's preparations for the 2026/27 season, expressing enthusiasm about building a competitive team and contributing to the club…
Matan Hozez Signs One-Year Deal with Hapoel Ramat Gan
Matan Hozez, formerly of Hapoel Jerusalem and Maccabi Tel Aviv's youth system, signed a one-year contract with Hapoel Ramat Gan to help the club in the Israeli Premier League.
Former Maccabi Tel Aviv Captain Offered Chairmanship of Hapoel Tel Aviv
Ofer Yanai, owner of Hapoel Tel Aviv, has offered former Maccabi Tel Aviv captain Gur Shalev the club chairman role to continue his late brother's legacy. The club awaits Shalev's…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Faces Growing Concerns Amidst Uncertain Summer Transfers and Team Performance
Maccabi Tel Aviv is facing growing concerns over delayed transfers, key player absences, and poor early-season results, raising fears of a decline in Israeli football standings. O…
Sergio Busquets Joins Barcelona Athletic Coaching Staff with Oriane Goren Set to Play
Sergio Busquets has joined Barcelona Athletic as an assistant coach to mentor Oriane Goren, who will play for the reserve team next season. Busquets, a Barcelona legend with 15 ye…
Sasha Obradovic Brings Intense Basketball Focus to Hapoel Jerusalem Coaching Role
Hapoel Jerusalem hired EuroLeague coach Sasha Obradovic, whose intense, system-focused style divides players but is praised for deep basketball insight. Red Star Belgrade captain…
Yoav Koren Joins Maccabi Petah Tikva on Loan Ahead of 2026/27 Season
Yoav Koren has officially joined Maccabi Petah Tikva on loan from Hapoel Be'er Sheva ahead of the 2026/27 Israeli Premier League season, with the team aiming to build on recent To…
Nikola Mirotic Remains Without a Team as EuroLeague Rosters Finalize
Nikola Mirotic remains unsigned as EuroLeague teams finalize rosters, with financial issues at Monaco and injury concerns limiting offers. Despite interest from several clubs, his…
Mor Siman Tov Extends Loan to Ironi Kiryat Shmona for 2026/27 Season
Mor Siman Tov will continue his loan at Ironi Kiryat Shmona for the 2026/27 season after scoring two goals since joining in January. The 22-year-old forward, originally from Be'er…
Hapoel Jerusalem Partners with Reebok as Official Apparel Supplier for 2026/27 Season
Hapoel Jerusalem has partnered with Reebok as its official apparel supplier for the 2026/27 season, expanding merchandise options and introducing unique game uniforms. The collabo…
Blazers Prioritize All-Star Deni Avdija Amid Ja Morant Addition in Portland Rebuild
The Portland Trail Blazers are committed to building around Israeli All-Star Deni Avdija despite challenges posed by adding Ja Morant. Analysts warn that overlapping roles could h…
Israeli Player Dia Saba Leads Amedspor to Historic Turkish League Victory with Stunning Goal
Israeli footballer Dia Saba scored twice, including a stunning goal dubbed "goal of the year," leading Amedspor to their first-ever Turkish top division win on August 25, 2026. Th…
Former Maccabi Tel Aviv Forward Derek Williams Signs One-Year Deal with AEK Athens
Derek Williams, former Maccabi Tel Aviv forward, returns to European basketball by signing a one-year deal with AEK Athens after a year off. He last played in Europe in 2022/23 wi…
Israeli Teams Achieve Record Results at 470 World Sailing Championship in Japan
Two Israeli 470 sailing teams achieved their best-ever results at the World Championship in Japan, finishing 14th and 16th. Despite difficult weather and tactical challenges, both…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Adds Forward Shalev Lugasi to Preseason Training
Maccabi Tel Aviv is set to include 24-year-old forward Shalev Lugasi in its preseason training ahead of the 2026/27 season. Lugasi, who captained Bnei Herzliya to the State Cup fi…
Maccabi Tel Aviv's Ife Lundberg Reflects on Injuries and Finds Stability in New Home
Maccabi Tel Aviv player Ife Lundberg discussed overcoming injuries, adapting to frequent moves, and finding stability with his family. He emphasized the mental strength needed to…
Beitar Jerusalem Shifts Focus to Midfielder Signing with Budget of One Million Shekels
Beitar Jerusalem is focusing on signing a high-profile attacking midfielder with a budget of one million shekels after their European exit. Owner Barak Abramov supports this inves…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Considers Signing Rakow Winger Michael Ameyaw to Strengthen Squad
Maccabi Tel Aviv is considering signing Michael Ameyaw, a 25-year-old winger from Rakow, to strengthen their squad after previous transfer attempts stalled. Ameyaw joined Rakow in…
Former Kiryat Shmona Player Demands Championship Bonus for Promotion in Legal First
Noam Cohen, ex-player of Ironi Kiryat Shmona, demands a 103,000 shekel championship bonus for winning the National League and securing promotion, a claim the club rejects. The dis…
Tiberias Football Club Considers Three Candidates to Join Coach Krispil
Tiberias Football Club is set to appoint a co-coach from three candidates to assist Moti Krispil ahead of the Israeli Premier League season start, while former coach Eliran Hodeda…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Center Armando Bacot Reveals College Earnings Surpassed Pro Career
Maccabi Tel Aviv's Armando Bacot revealed he earned over $2 million during his extended college basketball career at UNC, surpassing his professional income. His earnings were boo…
Ajax's Oscar Gloukh Debuts as Number 10 Amid Criticism After Draw with Heerenveen
Israeli midfielder Oscar Gloukh started as number 10 for Ajax in a 2-2 draw against Heerenveen, marking his first game in this role after the sale of star Mika Hudjets. Despite a…
Forward Marquis McDuffie Joins Maccabi Ashdod as Fifth Foreign Player
Maccabi Ashdod signed 29-year-old forward Marquis McDuffie as their fifth foreign player. McDuffie brings European league experience from Italy, France, and Turkey and averaged 6…
Israeli Judoka Raz Hershko Wins Bronze at Lima Grand Prix
Israeli judoka Raz Hershko won bronze in the over 78 kg category at the Lima Grand Prix, defeating Colombia's Brigith Carabali after losing to Olympic champion Beatriz Souza. This…
Red Star Belgrade Prepares for New Era Under Coach Albert Riera Ahead of Europa League Playoff
Red Star Belgrade prepares for a new era under coach Albert Riera, who will hold his first full training session and decide on Mohamed Abu Fani's future ahead of Europa League pla…
Hapoel Tel Aviv Extends Goalkeeper Asaf Tzur's Contract Amid Toto Cup Final Run
Hapoel Tel Aviv extended goalkeeper Asaf Tzur's contract for two more years following his strong performances. The team reached the Toto Cup final after a dramatic semifinal win a…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Confident New Signing Younes Melida Will Exceed Expectations
Hapoel Be'er Sheva signed striker Younes Melida from Maccabi Tel Aviv and expects him to perform better under coach Ran Kozuch. The team traveled to Bucharest for a crucial Champi…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Demands Sayed Abu Farhi Forgo Half a Million Dollars in Colorado Rapids Transfer
Maccabi Tel Aviv required Sayed Abu Farhi to give up nearly half a million dollars from his transfer bonus to Colorado Rapids. After negotiations, Abu Farhi accepted 10% of the $6…