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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.

Rising NBA star Deni Avdija, who plays for the Portland Trail Blazers, is currently visiting Israel. In a recent interview, he discussed his love for his home country, his career, and his focus on team success.

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.

Report: Stelios Andreou, who was included in the list of candidates for the 'yellows' to strengthen the defense, is on the verge of signing with Estoril.

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.

The Serbian champion's top talent, Vasilije Kostov, is set to be sold for a record 20 million euros. Ahead of the Champions League qualifiers, Inter has opened negotiations to sign him. A previous deal with Arsenal collapsed over payment terms.

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.

Peter Bosz and PSV Eindhoven were defeated 4:0 in the Dutch Super Cup and the coach reacted with irony to a question about Jordi Cruyff's recruitment campaign at Ajax: "It's pathetic." Wesley Patati scored one of the goals for Alkmaar and broke a 33-match drought, his team set a new goal.

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).

After the collapse of the controversial plan to sell part of the World Cup rights, Europe is formulating an unprecedented move to remove support for Gianni Infantino. According to the 'Guardian', dozens of associations may withdraw their letters of support - a step that would significantly increase the pressure on the FIFA president to end his tenure.

Deni Avdija is heading into the upcoming NBA season after the best year of his career, but analysts in the US suggest that the major trade bringing Ja Morant to Portland could complicate his future with the club.

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."

New Ajax coach Michel is demanding mental toughness and discipline from Oscar Gloukh. After a successful start to the season, the Israeli has a chance to become a team leader, but must prove his consistency.

Hapoel Ramat Gan returns to the Premier League after a 13-year hiatus. With new ownership, a record budget of over 25 million shekels, and an impressive squad overhaul, the club aims to secure its place in the top flight.

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."

Xabi Alonso is preparing for his debut as Chelsea's head coach for the 2026/27 season. The Spanish manager opened up about his disappointing tenure at Real Madrid and his ambitions for the new project.

Following a successful week in European competitions, four Israeli clubs are preparing for the third qualifying round. On Monday, they will discover their potential opponents for the playoff stage.

Businessman David Vatori and his wife Natalie are embarking on an ambitious project with the Bnei Eilat football club. The couple plans to invest 6 million shekels to reach the National League within three years.

The young midfielder, Mohammad Abu Rumi, who arrived in January from Ironi Kiryat Shmona and helped the Reds win the sixth championship in the club's history, is attracting great interest from overseas.

The 22-year-old goalkeeper for Hapoel Be'er Sheva has signed a loan contract with the Greek league team. The agreement between the clubs includes a purchase option of 1.25 million euros.

The 'Ordonim' secured a second victory in the Toto Cup at the expense of Roni Levy's team, whose winning streak was halted. Maxim Falkoschenko scored against his former club and chose not to celebrate, while Luan Campos and David Asanka also found the net. Matheus Dabo scored a brace for the hosts.

Zada's team earned their first points in the Toto Cup by defeating the 'Malabes' and former coach Ziv Arie. Vitalie Damascan decided the match (48'), and Yazan Watad was sent off in the first half.

The founder of Rapyd has offered 120 million dollars for 58% of Maccabi Tel Aviv and an injection of an additional 30 million into the club. At the same time, the Recanati family intends to sell half of its holdings to the Jewish-American businessman, former CEO of the Memphis Grizzlies.