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Roy Revivo to Return to Training: Maccabi Tel Aviv Believes in a Comeback
Amid an official offer from Elche and interest from other clubs, Roy Revivo will return to training with Maccabi Tel Aviv tomorrow. The left-back missed the Europa League qualifying match against CSKA Sofia, which ended in a 3-0 defeat. Despite the setback, the team is preparing for the return leg in Bulgaria, with coach Kenny Miller planning lineup changes.

Arsenal completes major deal: Bruno Guimarães signs until 2030
Arsenal announced on Saturday the signing of Bruno Guimarães on a four-year contract with an option for an additional season. According to reports, the Gunners paid Newcastle approximately £75 million for the Brazilian national team midfielder. The 28-year-old, who became a club icon, stated that the move is difficult but he is ready for a new challenge.

Oscar Gloukh is the "main beneficiary" of Ajax model 2026/27
After scoring four goals in the Conference League qualifiers - one goal in the away match against Vojvodina and a great hat-trick in the home return leg - Oscar Gloukh will start a new season tomorrow (Sunday, 15:30, Sport4) with Ajax in the Dutch league, in an away match against Zwolle. The grand club from Amsterdam has not lost in Zwolle in the league since September 1988, but the last visit...

Following the IV scandal: Guy Hadida will not continue at Ironi Tiberias
The IV scandal is causing significant damage to the career of Ironi Tiberias star Guy Hadida, who scored 13 goals last season. The player is expected to seek a release once his disciplinary suspension is resolved.

Will Yarden Shua lose his spot? Beitar Jerusalem in the conclusion-drawing phase
Beitar Jerusalem returned Friday from Bucharest disappointed but determined. Almog Cohen and the staff have analyzed the 2:1 loss to Austria Vienna and are drawing conclusions ahead of Thursday's return leg in Vienna.

"The knee was shattered": Star player to miss a year after horrific tackle in friendly match
The friendly match between Monaco and Getafe on Thursday ended in a 1-0 victory for the hosts, but the evening at Stade Louis II will be remembered for a shocking tackle by Christian Mawissa on Chrisantus Uche. The Nigerian international, who returned to Getafe to lead the team this season, suffered a severe injury in the 78th minute. Getafe confirmed on Friday that the player has suffered...

After leaving Maccabi Haifa: Matías Nahuel has found a new team
Five days after officially terminating his contract with Maccabi Haifa, Matías Nahuel signed with the Malaysian champions, Johor. The player, who joined the Greens in September 2024, failed to meet expectations and became a free agent following a loan spell at Jagiellonia Białystok.

Mourinho Transforms Real Madrid: New Rules Implemented
Jose Mourinho is making his mark at Real Madrid with strict new policies on nutrition, injury recovery, and discipline. Lateness now results in individual gym sessions, and players are required to arrive at the training facility one hour before activities begin.

Amador to start, Zlatanovic fit: Hapoel Be'er Sheva awaits Red Star
Hapoel Be'er Sheva began preparations on Friday for one of the biggest weeks in its history, as it will play on Tuesday (21:00, Sport1) in Serbia at the Marakana stadium of Red Star Belgrade for the return leg of the Champions League third qualifying round. After a surprising 1:0 win in the home game held in Hungary, the players believe in their chances despite the fragile lead.

Argentina national team player admits: "This was probably my last World Cup"
Nicolas Tagliafico, one of the few players who had not yet spoken following Argentina's loss to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, broke his silence on his Twitch channel. The 33-year-old defender reflected on the tournament and his future with the national team.

The first Israeli in Vietnam: Yuval Sade landed in Hanoi
Midfielder Yuval Sade is on his way to becoming the first Israeli footballer to play in the Vietnamese league. The 26-year-old is currently in Hanoi with his agent Idan Ben Abu ahead of signing with Hanoi FC, coached by Australian Harry Kewell.

Remembers him from the debut match: "The coach asked for Roy Revivo"
Will Roy Revivo complete his move to Elche this week? Media in Valencia have defined the coming days as decisive regarding the deal, given that the club's first offer of less than 2 million euros was rejected by Maccabi Tel Aviv. Since then, the offer has been improved to 3.3 million euros for the left-back, with Elche hoping to meet the demands of the "yellows".

Manor Solomon on his way to West Ham: New offer revealed
The Hammers, interested in the Israel national team star, have submitted an 8-million-pound offer to Tottenham, with bonuses potentially increasing the total to 12-14 million. Also: the Spurs' demands, Solomon's salary, and expectations in England.

Liverpool's surprising move: Barcelona captain to join on loan
Liverpool is close to completing a deal to sign Barcelona and Uruguay defender Ronald Araujo on a one-season loan. The agreement includes a purchase option, and the 27-year-old is expected to join the squad this weekend.

Coming soon to us? Watch: The next generation of VAR has already been activated in France
The FVS system, which allows coaches to request a review of incidents, has officially entered use in the third league. Already on its debut evening, it led to a sending-off, a goal confirmation, and the cancellation of a second yellow card.

Suspicion of a new storm: UEFA paid a severance package and funded a degree for Infantino's mistress
Against the backdrop of growing calls for his resignation as FIFA president, a report in the UK claims that the European organization paid a six-figure sum to a woman with whom Gianni Infantino had an affair while he served as the organization's general secretary. UEFA confirmed that severance and tuition fees were paid but claimed it was done according to regulations in force at the time...

"We will try to choke the opponent": Is Andoni Iraola the man to set Liverpool on a new path?
Andoni Iraola has never coached a major club, but he has left a mark at every stop. After stunning with Mirandes, promoting Rayo Vallecano, and leading Bournemouth to new heights, he arrives at Anfield with one mission: to return Liverpool to the top.

Senior journalist confirms: Manor Solomon deal is in the "final stages"
Manor Solomon is expected to become West Ham's new player in the coming days. The relegated Premier League side resumed negotiations, reached an agreement with Tottenham regarding his purchase, and is set to complete the deal before the start of its season in the English second division.

Liel Abada scores and assists in Charlotte's 0:2 victory over Atlas
The Israeli forward came on at the start of the second half, scoring the opening goal in the 78th minute and setting up Tiger Smalls in the 95th minute to secure a win that moves Charlotte closer to the Leagues Cup knockout stage.

Football star supports World Cup boycott: "If it is required, it must happen"
Lucy Bronze has become the first English female footballer to publicly express support for the possibility of boycotting the World Cup as long as Gianni Infantino serves as FIFA president: "For the sake of the future of the game and all the children who will come after us."

Report: Conversation with Pep Guardiola convinced Rodri to sign with Barcelona
In Spain, it is claimed that the midfielder spoke with the manager during their time together at Manchester City last season and heard from him that the Catalan club would be a better fit than Real Madrid.

Vinicius may yet regret staying at Real Madrid
On paper, the Brazilian, Diomande, and Mbappe make up a lethal and frightening trio, but without the ball it could turn into a big problem — one that might make him kick himself for not arriving at the perfect situation that awaited at Arsenal.

Pressure at Red Star before the return leg against Hapoel Be'er Sheva: "Here it is always life and death"
Dejan Stankovic will rotate the squad in the league to give his stars a rest before Tuesday: "A loss we didn't expect and apparently weren't ready for."

"If you had told me I would play with Maccabi Tel Aviv in Europe, I would not have believed it"
Tyrese Asante gave an interview in the Netherlands and addressed his time with the yellow team: "The stadium here is full every week with 30,000 fans who scream for 90 minutes in every game; one time we lost and the training complex was full of angry fans." On the future: "In five years I will play in a top league."

Tyrese Asante: "A move this summer is definitely possible, I would be lying if I said there is no interest"
The Maccabi Tel Aviv player gave an interview to the Dutch media and emphasized: "I will not make a hasty decision, I am happy here. I think I can go very far."

Argentina will not pressure Messi: "The decision about his future is his alone"
Association president Claudio Tapia made it clear that no pressure will be applied on the 39-year-old star to continue until the 2028 Copa America: "Let him continue to enjoy football and decide what is right for him." And what about Scaloni?

The unusual gift Mohamed Salah received after moving to his new team
After a stormy welcome in Turkey, the Egyptian star was surprised by an extraordinary gesture from the mayor of Trabzon, who gave him a plot of land: "Turkey will be less affected by global warming. A wonderful place for your children and grandchildren."

Report: Barcelona Agrees on Rodri Transfer
Despite initial reports that a 45-million-euro bid was rejected, sources in Spain now claim Manchester City has agreed to a 50-million-euro deal. The midfielder is expected to sign officially next week.

Despite the suspension: Russia retains voting rights in FIFA presidential elections
The Russian Football Union retains its voting rights in FIFA presidential elections, despite the suspension of its national teams from international tournaments. Gianni Infantino, currently running unopposed, has previously expressed support for reviewing the ban on Russia.

Hapoel Be'er Sheva vs. Hapoel Haifa match in opening round to be postponed
The Premier League champion will utilize the option granted by the League Administration to teams reaching decisive European matches. The encounter against Hapoel Haifa was scheduled between two playoff games that will determine the team's European campaign.

Real Madrid Attacker Joins Fiorentina on Loan
Real Madrid and Fiorentina announced on Friday that they have reached an agreement for the one-season loan of Franco Mastantuono. The deal is a standard loan with no purchase or extension options, meaning the attacker will return to the Spanish capital next summer.

"We learned that if a check is written in red pen, it will return from the bank, blue pen - it will be honored"
The secret pen of the Maccabi Tel Aviv treasurer, the joint Bar Mitzvah with Giora Spiegel, and the referee who admitted in Yiddish that he invented a penalty at the YMCA stadium to look big in front of Beitar fans. An interview with Michael 'Mackey' Gershovich.

World Cup surprise turns against FIFA president — and calls for his resignation
After FIFA president Gianni Infantino has faced considerable criticism recently, Norway decided today (Friday) to sharpen its tone and called for him to resign. In doing so, Norway went one step further than the football associations of England, Wales, Croatia, and Albania, all of which withdrew their support for Infantino without explicitly calling for him to resign.

Barcelona coach has decided: Orian Goren will continue to train with the senior team
Hansi Flick has made several cuts to the Spanish champion's squad, but 17-year-old Israeli talent Orian Goren will remain with the senior team for the upcoming training camp in Italy.

Maccabi Haifa warns fans: "It is recommended to arrive in groups of three"
This coming Sunday, Maccabi Haifa will play an away match at the Doha Stadium in Sakhnin. The club has advised fans to arrive in groups of three or more for safety reasons, sparking a public debate about security at football stadiums in Israel.

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Maccabi Tel Aviv fans celebrated Mani Levi's birthday: "Moving every year"
As every year, representatives of the club and the fans arrived at the former player's home to mark his birthday. His mother Dalia: "We thank everyone for the support."

Maccabi Haifa issues a serious warning to fans ahead of the match: "Do not arrive alone"
The green team will face Bnei Sakhnin tonight as part of the Toto Cup matches. The club published recommendations for fans to prevent violent incidents in the stadium area - something that has happened in the past.

Enough with the excuses: how long will Beitar Jerusalem pay "tuition fees"?
It's already the third week dragging on in a continuous lethargy. The chiseled facial features of Bellingham have long been forgotten alongside the sweaty mane of Cucurella, and we are gathering again in front of the screen to understand if we will catch a cold again this winter or if a "warm winter" awaits us. Well, it's not that Doron Jamchi is still warming up the handle and Burko Radovic is...

The trend continues: Former NBA champion joins Ipswich ownership
Udonis Haslem announced that he has purchased shares in the Premier League club, joining LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and other NBA stars who have already invested in football clubs: "This is the club I want to be a part of."