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Prichard Colon, considered one of the sport's rising talents, was severely injured in 2015 after receiving illegal blows to the back of the head and remained in a coma for 200 days.

The Israeli pair had a perfect day in Poland with victories over a Portuguese and a German pair. In the next stage, they face the pair ranked third in the world.

Despite a great performance this evening (Thursday) on Bulgarian soil, Maccabi Tel Aviv was eliminated from the Europa League qualifiers and will continue its path in the Conference League playoffs. The Yellows won 3:1 against CSKA Sofia, but lost 4:3 on aggregate following the 3:0 defeat last week in Batumi. To ensure a hot winter in Europe, Maccabi Tel Aviv must now overcome Lugano in the...

Despite a 1:3 victory on Bulgarian soil, Maccabi Tel Aviv was eliminated from the Europa League qualifiers, losing 4:3 on aggregate following a 3:0 defeat in Batumi. The team will now continue its path in the Conference League playoffs against Lugano.

Maccabi Tel Aviv came close to a brilliant comeback in Bulgaria, but a 3:1 victory over CSKA Sofia was not enough to reach the Europa League playoff round. Following the 3:0 loss in Batumi, the Israeli club now moves to the Conference League playoffs, where they will face Swiss side Lugano.

Maccabi Tel Aviv has participated in the group or league stage in each of the last three seasons. Will they do it for the fourth time in a row? After being eliminated from the Europa League by CSKA Sofia, the team standing in their way in the Conference League qualification playoff round is Switzerland's Lugano, which started the season with seven wins in eight matches across all competitions. The...

Broadcasting rights worth hundreds of millions of pounds, scorching stands, three Israelis, one Hollywood star and no VAR. The English Championship opens the season, presenting the most immersive, romantic and authentic football there is.

Deni Avdija and his teammates will open on October 21 against Phoenix, the two meetings against Brooklyn will take place towards the end of December. And when will Jaylen Brown return to Boston?

Hapoel Jerusalem is preparing for the start of training for the new season, and this evening (Thursday) the team's star Jared Harper landed in Israel. "I feel good, I believe this season will be different from last season," said Harper. "We have a new coach, I believe we will have a new system, with many new players, so it will take us some time to connect and be together so we can make the right...

The Golden State star criticized the change in attitude towards Westbrook: "For years you said he destroys teams, and now you miss him."

Parallel to the Israeli teams' matches, Ajax secured its place in the playoff round of the Conference League qualifiers despite a 2:2 draw in Ireland against Shelbourne. Oscar Gloukh was rested due to rotation, and the Dutch side advanced thanks to their 3:1 win in the first leg.

Portland's Israeli star received an 88 rating in the new game set to be released next month, placing him 25th in the league. The full list from 100 to 21 is available below.

According to Fabrizio Romano, the clubs have agreed on the transfer fee for the World Cup final hero, who has already agreed to a five-year contract with Luis Enrique's team.

Conference League qualifiers, third round: Atzili scored first for the Jerusalemites (33') and Kalo doubled (56'), but Boateng narrowed the gap for the Austrians (58') and equalized to 3:3 on aggregate.

Tomer Shuster secured his place among the top eight swimmers in Europe in the 50m backstroke with a personal best of 24.36 seconds. This performance marks a new Israeli record and qualifies him for the upcoming World Championships.

Following long-standing rumors of a potential move to Hapoel Tel Aviv, NBA legend Russell Westbrook has announced his retirement at age 37. Israeli star Deni Avdija, who played alongside him for the Washington Wizards, shared an emotional tribute.

A significant deal is emerging for Hapoel Be'er Sheva: following a series of signings from abroad and the local league, the club is working on another impressive defensive reinforcement on a free transfer.

Ahead of the second leg against Austria Vienna (21:30) and in the shadow of Antifa protests, large security forces will accompany the thousand fans who came from Israel and are expected to arrive in a convoy at the Generali Arena. István Pisont joined the shuttle and received an enthusiastic welcome.

The Saudi club submitted a massive offer for the Nigerian striker, but faced a firm refusal from the Turkish champions. Al-Hilal, seeking a replacement for Darwin Nunez, has already signed Crysencio Summerville this summer for £60 million.

Goldhar on the way to an exit: ex-Maccabi Tel Aviv player demands to leave Charleroi after an offer from Saudi Arabia was rejected (he has already missed 2 training sessions). The 'Yellows' are entitled to 20% of the future deal's profits plus solidarity fees, which are expected to bring the club hundreds of thousands to millions of euros.

With a desire to double his 350,000 euro annual salary and a low release clause, the Beitar Jerusalem star is targeting a move to the USA, Japan, or Dubai. Any agent who brings a tempting offer will be rewarded accordingly. Will captain Yarden Shua shake up the team just before the season starts?

Just before the start of the season, mentalist Nevo Abutbul arrived at the greens' training camp and managed to surprise the players with a show that revealed an especially personal and embarrassing detail from the goalkeeper's past.

The swimmer set a great personal best of 24.62 seconds, touched the Israeli record, and secured a qualification for the 2027 World Championships. Loktev is the first reserve in the 200m freestyle semifinals, the relay team is the second reserve for the final.

The struggle surrounding the future of FIFA President Gianni Infantino is escalating. Patrice Motsepe, FIFA Vice President and President of the Confederation of African Football, has come to the defense of the official procedure within the organization and warned against attempts to oust Infantino before the upcoming elections.

After a 2:2 draw against Malaga, the English refused to participate in the penalty shootout for fear of missing their flight. Alvaro Arbeloa was sent off and the locals celebrated the win wildly.

The midfielder discussed his first season outside of Israel, working with Robbie Keane, and ambitions in Europe: 'Our squad is strong enough to overcome this hurdle.'

The Yellows need a big comeback against CSKA Sofia after the 3-0 defeat in the first leg, but the club believes it can be done (21:00, Sport1). Kenny Miller has focused on belief, capitalizing on chances, and reducing errors, with several lineup changes expected.

After being impressed by the city and the club, the midfielder signed a two-year contract with Hanoi FC and will earn $300,000 net per season before bonuses. Israeli players and coaches are exploring the possibility of following in his footsteps.

The club believes that qualifying for at least the Europa League and the resulting financial influx will boost efforts to sign a center-back and an attacking midfielder, allowing them to re-engage with players who previously declined offers or were deemed too expensive.

The Argentine returned to the pitch just hours after mourning his father Jorge, but could not prevent a 3-2 loss to Mexico's Leon. For the first time in his career, 'La Pulga' failed to advance past the group stage.

Former Maccabi Haifa staffer and ESPN commentator Tor-Kristian Karlsen has released his annual list of the top 30 club coaches in Europe. Luis Enrique took the top spot, while the new coach of Anan Khalaili ranked 28th.

After passing Ludogorets and Katowice, the Reds deservedly secured their place in the Conference League playoffs. For a club whose prestige has always relied on magical continental nights, this is much more than just another European achievement. Now the strong Atalanta awaits, but the dusting off of old photos has already begun.

Barcelona is counting on Rodri and the generation of stars from the World Cup, but is stuck without a striker. Real Madrid has brought back Mourinho to bring order to the locker room and, above all, to turn Mbappe from a goal-scoring machine into a trophy-winning machine. After the national team conquered the world, the two giants of La Liga will not only fight for the crown of Spain — they are...

The former Barcelona coach met with representatives of the Dutch Football Association, was preferred over Roberto Martinez, signed until 2030, and stepped into the shoes of Ronald Koeman.

The Maccabi Tel Aviv coach is not losing hope ahead of the return leg against CSKA Sofia (Thursday, 21:00, Sport1): "The key is to prevent unforced errors."

After 18 seasons and a historic record in the best league in the world, Russell Westbrook announced his surprise retirement in a mysterious video, putting an end to rumors about a sensational move to Ofer Yanai's team.

The Israeli European champion returned to the demanding event and finished the final with a time of 4:45.07 minutes. Daria Golovaty finished 14th in the 200m freestyle semifinals, but secured a spot in the 2027 World Championships.

The European champion defeated the Europa League holder 2:1 with goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (20') and Desiré Doué (61'), adding another trophy to their collection. Brian Madjou (45') scored a temporary equalizer.

The 2024 Europa League winner stands between the Reds and the Conference League league phase. The Bergamo club has become a permanent fixture at the top of Italian football and in European competitions over the last decade, and possesses a squad full of talent — from Charles De Ketelaere to Ederson.

The Reds arrived in Poland with a 2-0 lead from the first leg, took the lead through a Stav Turiel goal and were on the safe path to the next stage, but conceded twice in the final minutes and lost 2-1. This did not prevent Eliniv Barda's team from completing a 3-2 aggregate win and advancing to the Conference League playoffs, where the great Atalanta awaits. New signing Owusu sat on the bench and...