Walla

Grandmaster Boris Gelfand has become the first Israeli chess player to be inducted into the World Chess Hall of Fame in St. Louis, recognizing his extraordinary contributions to the game.

UEFA has fined Maccabi Tel Aviv 40,000 euros and ordered the club to play its next home European match without spectators due to pyrotechnics use during the game against Sheriff Tiraspol. Consequently, Thursday's Europa League qualifier against CSKA Sofia will be held behind closed doors.

Eirik Schtilman revealed on the "Double Dribble" podcast that one of the investors he plans to bring to Maccabi Tel Aviv is billionaire David Fialkow. Worth over $10 billion, he is known as a "collector of great talent" and an Oscar-winning producer of the film "Icarus."

Hapoel Jerusalem owner Matan Adelson released a video message to fans explaining the club's branding strategy and emphasizing his commitment to building a stronger future for the team.

The 23-year-old Dutch winger, formerly of Manchester City and Serie A, is on trial at Hapoel Haifa. Despite Alon Turgeman's strong form, the club continues to seek an additional striker.

Ten days after LeBron James chose to join Philadelphia, Bam Adebayo surprised many by excluding the superstar from his list of the five greatest NBA players of all time.

The Yellows will be seeded if they pass CSKA Sofia, but if they are eliminated, they could face a much tougher opponent in the Conference League playoffs (14:00)

The 24-year-old Nigerian signed for two years with an option for an additional season and will strengthen the newly promoted team. The club is still looking for at least three more foreign players.

Players are collapsing under the load of matches, and clubs are trying to protect them with "load management" and functional training. But new research reveals that the real solution is the exact opposite.

Tomáš Satoranský discusses his move to Hapoel Tel Aviv, plans to be based in Sofia, and his need to reduce physical load after long-term back issues.

Maccabi Haifa players Nigel Lonwijk and Andrija Novakovich are appearing in the Toto Cup as trialists. The club is utilizing this option due to the current excess of registered foreign players in the squad.

The Diamonds are planning further changes to the squad after the loss to Hapoel Ramat Gan. The defender was left out of the squad again, and the two foreign players may be replaced. The club was disappointed with the defense, but complimented Dolev Haziza.

If they pass Katowice, the Reds may face Freiburg, Atalanta, or Panathinaikos in the next stage. Here are the possible opponents.

According to 'AS', the Gunners' manager is leading the pursuit and has made it clear to the Brazilian that the team will be built around him. Now, everything hinges on the upcoming meeting with Real Madrid's leadership.

The court ruled that the club has a direct interest in the outcome of the case against the northern team, but maintained the original schedule and limited Ashdod's level of involvement.

One of the heroes of the 2026 World Cup, Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, has arrived in Chile to join Colo-Colo. He was greeted by hundreds of enthusiastic fans at the airport in Santiago.

Conspiracy theories following Argentina's World Cup final loss have reached the home of Facundo Medina. The national team defender dismissed the rumors, emphasizing that the defeat was purely professional.

Leeds United staged an impressive comeback in a friendly match in Chicago, overturning a 2-0 deficit to beat Liverpool 4:2, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin scoring a brace.

Hapoel Tel Aviv secured an impressive qualification for the third qualifying round of the Europa League after defeating Ludogorets. Experts on the "Zion 3" program identified Omri Altman as the central figure of the round.

Just before the major transfer of Kings Kangwa to Panathinaikos was finalized, Hapoel Be'er Sheva attempted to reach an agreement with the Greek club and the player himself to keep him for the two upcoming Champions League qualifying matches against Red Star Belgrade. The club was willing to waive part of the 4 million euro transfer fee, but both the Greek club and the player declined.

After a long journey, Hapoel Be'er Sheva arrived in Hungary ahead of their first match in the third qualifying round of the Champions League against Red Star Belgrade. The game will take place tomorrow in Szombathely (Tuesday, 20:30, Sport 2).

Midfielder Dolev Haziza made his debut for Maccabi Netanya in a Toto Cup match against Hapoel Ramat Gan. The player admitted he went through a difficult period after leaving Maccabi Haifa.

Beitar Jerusalem's opponent suffered a 3:0 defeat to Wolfsberger in the Austrian league opener, while the Tel Aviv rivals' opponents came back from a deficit to win ahead of Thursday's matches.

The Blancos have already reached an understanding with Leipzig, but a dispute over representation commissions has reached FIFA, delaying the deal. A temporary solution is currently being explored to allow the transfer to be completed.

Southampton's owner clarified that he will not fire Tunde Eckert, but a long suspension following the spying scandal could change the picture: "I would be lying if I said it wasn't on my mind."

The German center (34, 2.03m), who played for Monaco in the last year and a half, is expected to play under Oded Kattash next season, with the club awaiting his release from ASVEL. He will earn about $4.5 million for two years. Leaf and Lavi are not expected to be fit for the start of training.

Joey Veerman was sent off in the ninth minute, and the cup holder took advantage of it on the way to a crushing 0:4 in the Dutch Super Cup. Watch the beautiful performance of the former Maccabi Tel Aviv player.

Tottenham submitted a 60 million euro offer that was rejected, and the Catalans are examining the possibility of signing him but are deterred by his high salary. Will he take a pay cut for them?

The former assistant coach of the Serbian champion was interviewed on 103FM ahead of the Champions League qualifying matches: "It is possible to beat them, but it is a difficult task." Regarding Kings Kangwa, Tzarfati noted: "He was very good, but we felt we needed players with a different profile."

The runner from Maccabi Tel Aviv clocked 4:11.25 minutes in the 1,500-meter run at a competition in Belgium, while Darge Chekol and Zamano Moche also impressed. Yotam Tiah stole the show with a new Israeli under-18 record in the 5,000-meter run.

A league scout claimed that Miami should not gamble on the veteran point guard, and the options in the best league in the world are dwindling: "You can't trust him, he doesn't fit into the system and doesn't defend."

Faten Ben Amar Al-Azizi, a player for Moghreb Atletico Tetouan, attempted to reach Spanish territory by swimming and perished: "Her dream ended before it began."

Venus Williams was eliminated in the first round of the Washington tournament, extending her losing streak to 12 matches. Despite this, the tennis legend received a wild card for the Toronto tournament, reigniting the debate over the use of such invitations.

18-year-old Alexis Siria was purchased from Sevilla for only 200,000 euros and scored against Fiorentina: "The coach told me to be who I am and to enjoy it." Watch his performance.

Luke Littler, the English darts star, claimed he is currently the most dominant athlete in the world: "Lamine didn't do much in the World Cup. As long as I'm winning and collecting titles, that's what matters."

The Yellows have decided to cancel the day off ahead of the match against CSKA Sofia. The Dutchman may start for the first time this season, and Kenny Miller will assess his condition before Thursday.

Spain's World Cup victory has boosted the market value of its players. Ferran Torres is linked to a move to PSG, while Barcelona has inquired about signing defender Aymeric Laporte.

Midfielder Eliel Peretz, who did not start against Vikingur, is expected to replace Kings Kangwa. Hapoel Be’er Sheva is managing Joao Victor’s recovery, while coach Ran Kuz’ok weighs whether to debut Pedro Amador in the starting lineup.

Israeli players continue to shine in MLS. Dor Turgeman scored for New England amidst antisemitic chants from the crowd, while Tai Baribo netted his 11th goal of the season for DC United, marking his fourth consecutive game with a goal.

The Houston star is thrilled with the collaboration between LeBron James, Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and Jaylen Brown. Durant also expressed interest in participating in the 2028 Olympics.