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Another great moment in the career of the Israeli gymnast: he scored 14.466 points in the floor exercise final in Zagreb, enough to secure the top spot on the podium, just as he did in 2020 and 2022. Gymnastics Association Chairman Avi Sagi stated: "He is cut from the cloth that great champions are made of."

FIFA did not overlook the unrest at the end of the final against Spain: Leandro Paredes was suspended for 10 matches and fined $90,000, Nahuel Molina received a seven-match suspension and an identical fine. Almada, Ayala, and Gavi were also punished, and the Argentine Football Association was fined $321,000.

The Italian, who has not played since his victory at Wimbledon, announced that a right knee injury will prevent him from participating in the last Grand Slam of the season: 'I am very sad and disappointed, New York holds a special place in my heart.'

Perfect start: Ella Bar-Lev won gold and Agam Noy won bronze in the U48 kg category. Hershko: "A historic achievement with two athletes on the podium."

After a long saga, Yarin Levi has signed a new three-year contract with Maccabi Haifa, keeping him at the club until 2029. The player expressed pride in returning home despite recent friction with the fans.

Maccabi Tel Aviv officially began preparations for the 2026/2027 season today (Thursday), holding its first team practice with the players available to head coach Oded Kattash. Several players currently with their national teams were absent from the practice, including Roman Sorkin, Yam Madar, Jaylen Hoard, Iffe Lundberg, and Daniel Theis, while Keaton Wallace is expected to join on Tuesday.

A severe injury to Manuel Benson during the Toto Cup has forced Maccabi Haifa to shift its transfer strategy. The club has decided to prioritize signing a foreign winger, leaving disappointed candidate Kwasi Sibo on the sidelines.

Jae Crowder is opening a new chapter in his career. The 36-year-old American forward, who played 14 seasons in the NBA and recorded more than 900 appearances in the best league in the world including the playoffs, has signed with the French club ASVEL and is expected to play in the EuroLeague for the first time.

Headlines in the United States this morning (Thursday) are dealing with a tense confrontation during the MLS match between Inter Miami and Philadelphia Union (2:2). In the final stages, Lionel Messi was documented hitting the back of the neck of Philadelphia's midfielder Quinn Sullivan.

The opening whistle of the 2026/27 Premier League season will sound this Saturday. Today, betting agencies revealed the odds for winning the national championship, with the rankings proving surprising following an unusual summer for the big clubs.

Following Hapoel Be'er Sheva's 2:1 victory over Sabah on Wednesday, the team is stranded in Romania due to the workers' strike at Ben Gurion Airport. Operations at the airport have ceased, causing chaos and uncertainty regarding the team's return and their upcoming match preparations.

Moments after celebrating a victory in the final of "Survivor" in Romania with a major cash prize, ex-Israeli Premier League player Gabriel Tamas launched a sharp attack against Cluj players complaining about salary delays: "At Astra they didn't pay me for five months and I still played."

The Joan Gamper Trophy match between Barcelona and Egypt's Al-Ahly at Camp Nou was marred by a violent brawl in the stands. Despite the festive atmosphere, security forces had to intervene to restore order.

Lionel Messi experienced a particularly moving moment tonight (between Wednesday and Thursday) in the MLS league, when he scored his first goal since the death of his father, Jorge Messi. The Argentine star found the net in Inter Miami's 2:2 draw against Philadelphia Union, in a game where he was involved in both of his team's goals.

The management of West Ham United sparked widespread controversy among football fans in Israel after issuing an official statement strongly condemning the song sung by the club's fans for Manor Solomon. During the season opener against Burnley, in which the Israeli scored an impressive debut goal, the Hammers' fans broke into a well-known chant from the stands that includes the words "I hate...

Despite investments and new signings, Beitar Jerusalem has been eliminated from European competitions. The club is now focusing on a spiritual project: writing a Torah scroll in memory of deceased fans. Donors include Almog Cohen, Omer Atzili, Dudu Aharon, and Eyal Golan.

On Saturday, a new season will begin, and new players will become heroes. But before the first whistle, we stopped to remember those who were here before them. Spiegler, Ohana, Sinai, Nimni, Visoker, and other legendary players met at Bloomfield for one photo that turned into a nostalgic journey in a single frame.

Barcelona has beaten Real Madrid in the race for Rodri and is expected to sign the best defensive midfielder in the world for 76.5 million euros. He will fill the void left by Sergio Busquets, upgrade the defense, and serve as a mentor to Marc Bernal. If he returns from surgery at his peak, Hansi Flick has received the piece that could make the Spanish champion the master of Europe.

The Azerbaijanis lost 2:1 after having led in Romania, but in the previous round they already knew how to turn a loss in the first game into a 4:0 victory in Baku: "We will need to make them make mistakes."

After a season with five first-round picks, the US sees the upcoming season as critical for the pair of Israelis, who will need to prove they are more than just potential.

Aryna Sabalenka continues to face criticism from fans on social media. According to some fans, the Belarusian tennis star spends too much time on lifestyle content, sponsorships, and social media — and too little time training. The criticism comes at a time when her results on the court are inconsistent.

The 2:1 victory over Sabah in the first leg strengthened the belief at Hapoel Be'er Sheva, which aims to complete the mission in Baku and record a historic qualification for the Champions League: "If we feel a sense of missed opportunity after trailing, it says it all." Compliments to Eliel Peretz and Pedro Amador.

Hapoel Be'er Sheva has moved its European matches to Bucharest and is aiming for a historic first qualification for the Champions League. Ahead of the playoff match against Sabah, Romanian media highlighted Ofri Arad, the Israeli player for Steaua Bucharest, who attended the game at the Rapid stadium. A GSP photographer captured Arad hugging Alona Barkat in the VIP box.

Maccabi Tel Aviv has finished its preparations for tomorrow's away match (Thursday, 21:30, Sport1) in Switzerland against Lugano, in the playoff round of the Conference League qualifiers. At the press conference, coach Kenny Miller emphasized that the team is focused on victory, despite challenging weather conditions and a tight schedule.

Despite the possibility of finishing in 13th place, which would normally guarantee staying in Division A, Israel's U16 girls' national team will play in Division B next year. This is due to the fact that Bulgaria, the host of the next championship, is also positioned within the 13th-16th place range. Israel lost to Lithuania 69-80 this Wednesday.

Hapoel Be'er Sheva is just 90 minutes away from history. The Israeli champion won 2-1 this Wednesday against Sabah in their "home" match in Bucharest, gaining an advantage ahead of the return leg in Azerbaijan and moving closer to their first-ever qualification for the Champions League league phase.

Parallel to the meeting between Hapoel Be'er Sheva and Sabah, three more matches were held this Wednesday as part of the Champions League qualifying playoff round. Celtic and Bodo/Glimt took a significant step toward the goal, and an Israeli Premier League ex-player provided an assist.

In December, Diego Simeone will mark 15 full years as head coach of Atletico Madrid. On Wednesday, the team opened the new season with a 2-0 home victory over Malaga. The visitors, who returned to the top flight after eight years, held firm for 70 minutes before ultimately falling to defeat.

Hapoel Be'er Sheva took a significant step toward history on Wednesday, coming back from a deficit to beat Sabah 2:1 in the first leg of the Champions League qualification playoffs. Igor Zlatanovic completed the turnaround in the 79th minute, sending the Israeli champions to the return leg in Azerbaijan with a valuable advantage.

Hapoel Tel Aviv held a final training session in Bergamo this evening, followed by a press conference ahead of tomorrow's match in the Conference League playoff round against Atalanta. Coach Elyaniv Barda and player Omri Altman shared their thoughts on the upcoming challenge.

One by one, the symbols of the Premier League teams stepped onto the grass at Bloomfield. Avi Nimni recalled his greatest moment, Itzhak Visoker asked Moshe Sinai for royalties, Eli Ohana and Michel Dayan embraced in Jerusalem brotherhood, Arik Benado discovered that he never sweats - and Motaleh Spiegler, as usual, stole the show.

From the team that will only benefit from being eliminated in Europe and might go all the way this time, through the empire that fell asleep in the summer and might wake up to a nightmare, and to the champion of scandals praying for a miracle the likes of which Israeli football has never known.

In the tunnels of Gaza, Yair Horn would mentally construct lineups and quietly hum Hapoel Be'er Sheva songs to keep his sanity. Then came the release, the helicopter over the stadium, and the return to the stands that didn't feel complete while his brother Eitan remained behind. Only now, for the first time since October 7, the family is starting the season at full strength: 'Of course, we must...

Just before the champions open the season, the Catalans beat Egypt's Al-Ahly 1:2 in the traditional preparation match. 28 minutes for Oriane Goren, who came off the bench.

An unprecedented deal is shaking the sports world as the Los Angeles Lakers are sold for a record $12.5 billion. The transaction brings not only astronomical financial stakes but also significant management changes amidst ongoing family turmoil.

The Portland Trail Blazers star spoke at the Israel Basketball Association's festive gala: "I tell children to believe in themselves, to dream big." Oded Kattash also spoke: "Over the years I have been privileged to coach the best, and I discovered how many layers coaching has." And also: the first class of the Israeli Basketball Hall of Fame.

The senior referee has not been assigned to the opening rounds of the Premier League and must wait for the next fitness testing session at the Wingate Institute to resume her duties.

Dimitris Itoudis holds a massive contract until 2028 but is demanding to reopen it following achievements in Europe. How will the management respond in light of the disappointment in the local arena?

The Israeli rider and the horse Landon de Niez are ranked seventh at the end of the first qualifying day. They finished without faults in a time of 72.50 seconds, just 0.95 seconds from first place. The Israeli team is ranked ninth at the end of the first day and is aiming for a ticket to Los Angeles 2028.

The 'Greens' midfielder will go on a one-year loan to the Hungarian club Győr. According to reports in Ukraine, a Ukraine national team player rejected an offer from the 'Greens'.