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Three Israeli clubs—Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Tel Aviv, and Beitar Jerusalem—successfully advanced in European competitions tonight, joining Hapoel Be'er Sheva in the next qualifying rounds.

The Jerusalem coach celebrated the qualification for the third qualifying round of the Conference League: "I told the players to play with courage, with maximum belief and confidence."

Beitar Jerusalem completed the job against AEK Larnaca after a penalty drama and will meet Austria Vienna in the third qualifying round of the Conference League. The first leg will be a "home" game in Ploiești, Romania, next Thursday, with the return match in Austria on August 13.

Beitar Jerusalem became the first Israeli team to beat a Cypriot club on its home turf. The team secured a 4:3 penalty shootout victory over AEK Larnaca after a 3:2 loss in 120 minutes.

UEFA and 55 football associations have threatened to boycott FIFA competitions in response to Gianni Infantino's plan to privatize the World Cup and bring in private investors linked to the Trump family.

Joshua Kushner, the younger brother of Jared Kushner and husband of supermodel Karlie Kloss, has entered the spotlight due to his involvement in a deal to bring private investment into FIFA. His net worth is estimated at over $5 billion.

The Maccabi Tel Aviv coach was satisfied with advancing to the next stage but aspires to more sharpness in the final third. Regarding the fans: "We will never take the support for granted."

Following two rounds of the Premier League's Toto Cup, the National League's Toto Cup kicked off this Thursday with eight opening matches. The highlight of the round came from Group C, where Bnei Yehuda conceded after just eight seconds but rallied to defeat Ironi Modiin 1:3, capped by a brilliant bicycle kick from Sagi Dror.

The Blancos have identified Carlos Espi from Levante as Gonzalo Garcia's replacement. He scored 13 goals last season in all competitions and was already on his way to sign with Hull.

Israeli midfielder Oscar Gloukh delivered a stunning performance, scoring a hat-trick in just 18 minutes during Ajax's 1:4 victory over Vojvodina in the Conference League qualifiers.

The German champion concluded its training camp in Tegernsee with a 15:0 win over the amateur team. Since the first documented meeting in 2006, the Bavarians have scored 113 goals in six matches against their regular opponent, which also conceded 27:0 in 2023 and 23:0 in 2019.

The former Maccabi Tel Aviv captain spoke about the offers he received from the club, explained why he chose to focus on his family, and also addressed the possibility of returning to football in the future.

Football coach Pep Guardiola, known for his frequent criticism of Israel and support for the Palestinian narrative, has sparked fresh controversy. The Catalan coach recently hosted a group of 28 children from Gaza at his private football camp in the town of Rialp, an initiative spearheaded by his family foundation.

The Italian club Brescia has been declared bankrupt and will undergo a liquidation process following debts of about 20 million euros. From the club owner who received the difficult news on his 70th birthday to the connection to Tal Banin, this is how one of the most iconic teams in world football came to an end.

The team's star is suffering from severe abdominal pain and missed the final training session ahead of the second leg against AEK Larnaca. A decision on his participation will be made following a fitness test.

Premier League teams have made a precedent-setting decision to unanimously remove gambling companies from the front of their match shirts. This historic step positions the top English league as the first sports organization in the UK to voluntarily limit the audience's exposure to gambling advertisements.

In Italy, they continue to follow the "Lameck Banda mystery" with concern. The Zambian winger, previously purchased from Maccabi Petah Tikva for about 2 million euros, was supposed to report to the Lecce training complex in mid-July but has since cut off all contact with the club.

The 27-year-old goalkeeper, who played last season in Liga Alef South, has signed a one-year deal with an option for another. Following Sharif Kayouf's injury, the club is considering Omer Niron and a foreign goalkeeper.

According to the BBC, the 48-year-old coach will end his tenure at St. James' Park after five seasons. The 4:1 defeat to Bristol City in a friendly match yesterday was likely his final game on the sidelines.

Hapoel Tel Aviv will meet Ludogorets today (Thursday) for the second leg of the second qualifying round of the Conference League. Last week, the Reds secured an excellent advantage, winning 2:0 against the Bulgarians in the home match held in Miskolc with the support of about 5,000 fans.

Former Maccabi Petah Tikva player Lameck Banda did not show up for medical tests and the training camp, and the club does not know his whereabouts. Initially, he claimed passport issues, but simultaneously posted a video of himself playing with friends. The president attacked: "He chose the worst way."

Coach Dejan Stankovic commented on the upcoming match after the victory over Larne: "I expect our fans to fill the stadium in Hungary. We must win."

The young Israeli talent received public praise from team star Fermín López. The Spanish media is complimenting Hansi Flick for integrating him, and the fan community in Israel is excited: "Probably the biggest compliment an Israeli player has received at the club" - Barcelona is in love.

Hapoel Be'er Sheva has secured a European group stage spot. Combined with the sale of the team's star to Panathinaikos, the club has generated significant revenue, putting it in an excellent position for the upcoming season.

False rumors about the football legend spread online and led to a wave of farewell messages. The club clarified: "He is going through a complex period, please respect his privacy."

AC Milan issued an official denial on Wednesday following false social media rumors regarding the death of club legend and honorary vice president Franco Baresi. The club stated that the former player is going through a sensitive period and requested privacy for him and his family.

The collapse of the Israeli's deal did not only frustrate him, but also the Nerazzurri. According to journalist Pasquale Guarro, they are finding it very difficult to find a replacement who meets the needs on both sides like him. Therefore, they will likely have to compromise: "No other player has been identified who meets both requirements, they will have to decide what to focus on."

Immense satisfaction at Hapoel Be'er Sheva following the victory in the return leg against Vikingur, which erased last week's loss. The team kept a clean sheet, scored two goals, and advanced to at least the Conference League.

The former star and agent told 103FM: "They need someone of Kangwa's caliber, and such a player needs to be paid 2.5 million euros". And also: Why did he choose Hapoel Kfar Shalem for his son? Listen.

A week and a half has passed since Argentina's painful loss to Spain, and 'La Pulga' has already finished his vacation in his homeland and returned to Inter Miami training. He was seen arriving smiling at training and even taking an active part in it. His official return date has not yet been confirmed, but he is aiming for the team's debut match in the tournament.

The turnaround at halftime ("we knew they would fall off their feet"), the parting with Kangwa ("we are building a team, it's no secret we will try to strengthen") and the meeting against the Serbian champion: "It will be difficult but we will come brave". Ran Kozuch summarizes Hapoel Be'er Sheva's big win over Vikingur, and is ready for the next challenge.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is attempting to lower tensions surrounding the FIFA Forward Enterprise plan, asserting that it is merely a consultative proposal rather than a binding step. UEFA has labeled the initiative a "red line" and is considering a potential boycott of FIFA tournaments.

Aarhus, which won the Danish championship after 40 years, stunned with a huge turnaround in Poland: 3:0 in 90 minutes, 4:1 after extra time, and 3:4 in a penalty shootout.

After initially missing team training, Mustafa Sheikh Youssef has signed a one-year contract extension with Bnei Sakhnin, continuing under manager Yossi Abukasis. The 30-year-old midfielder made his Premier League debut last season, recording three goals and one assist in 26 appearances.

The big victory over Víkingur this Wednesday secured Hapoel Be'er Sheva a long European season, for the first time since the summer of 2022. The club is guaranteed a spot in the league stage of either the Champions League, Europa League, or Conference League.

True, it's only the Toto Cup and there's no reason for it to panic yet, but Maccabi Haifa's poor start is the result of a chain of managerial mistakes that drag on from season to season. They shape a culture of suspicion, criticism, blame-seeking, and shifting responsibility, lacking the patience necessary for systems looking for a new direction.

Forget missing the World Cup—Italy is now struggling to sign a coach without getting into trouble. From the choice of Pirlo, canceled due to questionable ties with a Russian gambling portal, to the appointment of a man recently labeled a "traitor," the farce continues.

Hapoel Be'er Sheva struggled against Víkingur for about an hour, but Zahi Ahmed (65) headed in the lead goal, Amir Ganah (80) made it 0:2, and the Israeli champion erased the 2:1 loss from Iceland, securing at least participation in the Conference League. Red Star Belgrade awaits in the third qualifying round of the Champions League.

Hapoel Be'er Sheva secured a spot in a European group stage after a comeback against Vikingur. Now, they face a tough challenge in the Champions League third qualifying round against Red Star Belgrade.

The Malabes took an early lead through Shavit Mazal (20'), but the Ordonim responded with an Idan Barnes header (64') and a dramatic 86th-minute winner from Luan Campos.