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Special interview for C14: Serious injuries in sports happen at the worst possible moments, and that is exactly what happened to Ofek Biton. The midfielder, who was having an excellent season with Hapoel Haifa with three goals and five assists, was stopped at the peak of his momentum following a torn cruciate ligament last February. In a close and special conversation with C14, he recounts the...

A bizarre incident occurred during the traditional friendly match of Juventus against the club's reserve team at the Allianz Stadium. Dozens of fans stormed the pitch at the end of the match to celebrate with the players, but the event ended in an embarrassing injury for defender Federico Gatti.

For the second time: The renowned referee did not pass the association's physical fitness tests and will be absent from the pitches in the near future, marking a dramatic moment for her new international status at UEFA.

After nine years at the club, Roi Gladstone is stepping down. He will be replaced by a former editor of Walla and Israel Hayom, David Rosenthal, who will lead the yellow team's digital and communications system into a new era.

The two giants are preparing for significant reinforcements just before the season kicks off. The Red Devils have submitted a £65 million bid for Brighton midfielder Carlos Balba, while Arsenal is nearing a deal for Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa, valued at £60 million.

The Israeli defender hoped to move to Europe this summer, but with no significant international offers, Maccabi Tel Aviv is prepared to offer him an upgraded contract. All the details.

Since scoring Spain's winning goal in the World Cup final, he has been everywhere – and not everyone is thrilled with his new persona. The absurd rating he gave himself in FIFA, his surprise at his own goal tally for Barcelona, and his demand that the club "show they want him" have sparked a wave of mockery.

The Australian tennis player (31) was tested during the Mallorca tournament and tested positive for cocaine. Following the findings, he has been suspended from all tour activities. Kyrgios chose not to appeal and admitted: "I made a huge mistake, I take full responsibility."

The 'Yellows' have reached an agreement with Tondela for the transfer of the 23-year-old Ghanaian attacker, who departs after two seasons. Meanwhile, right-back Noam Schwartz (20) has been loaned from Maccabi Tel Aviv to Hapoel Ramat Gan.

Mitch Goldhar is ready to invest: ahead of the 2026/2027 season, Maccabi Tel Aviv has set its sights on winger Thibaud Baeten to replace Amir Sahiti. All the details.

The State Cup holder wants to bring the midfielder back to its ranks after only one year, but he will not settle for less than 600,000 euros net on a three-year contract, which is what he earns currently in Hungary. Ferencvaros is expected to demand a high sum despite the fact that he arrived without a transfer fee. Status report.

The Israeli point guard is not expected to play for Hapoel Tel Aviv and is in trouble due to full rosters in the EuroLeague: "A story that did not receive attention."

The Sabah coach addressed the meeting in the Champions League playoffs and complimented the opponent: "Both teams like to press, want to control the game and play offensively."

Following the midfielder's presentation at Barcelona, new details have emerged regarding the battle between the bitter rivals. According to reports in Spain, the Blancos' offer was significantly low.

After Kamara and Sissokho returned to training, Kenny Miller's doubts have been resolved. Revivo also returns in Switzerland after a suspension (Thursday, 21:30, Sport1).

The midfielder, who was targeted by fan abuse after the elimination from Europe, received support from all directions: "He is one of the best in the country in his position. Maybe something good will come out of this event."

Thomas Walkup has unilaterally notified Olympiacos of his contract termination amid interest from Dubai. The club rejects the move and demands the player report for pre-season testing, threatening legal action.

The National League kicked off this evening with a full round, highlighted by a meeting between two promotion candidates: Maccabi Bnei Reineh, which hosted Bnei Yehuda and was defeated 4:1. MS Ashdod, which still hopes to replace Ironi Tiberias in the Premier League, was hosted by Hapoel Afula and disappointed with a 2:0 loss.

The defender who was injured last week and the midfielder who was injured earlier this week completed a full training session, and there is a good chance both will be able to start in the yellow lineup against Lugano.

Everything is open between Fenerbahçe and Lyon (1:1), Dinamo Zagreb and Viking (2:2), and Levski Sofia and AEK Athens (0:0). Everything will be decided next week.

Arsenal in its post-loser version no longer needs to prove anything, Manchester City is learning to live without Pep, Liverpool is trying to wean itself off Salah, United is dreaming as usual, and Tottenham just wants to wake up from the nightmare. From the test of Anan Khalaili's life, through the team that will shatter the predictions, to the cursed stadium: the burning questions ahead of the...

Two disappointments in the playoffs in the past, being benched as the fourth center-back, and a magnificent comeback in the money time: exactly ten years since he arrived at Hapoel Be'er Sheva with the goal of taking it to the Champions League, the 37-year-old captain gets one final chance to close the circle and complete the mission.

On the eve of the new season, there is a shortage of superstars in Israeli football, but fans continue to flock to stadiums for the atmosphere and sense of community.

Three days after collapsing during the German Super Cup against RB Leipzig, the midfielder fell again during a friendly match against Heidenheim. Although he quickly got back on his feet, the recurrence of the incident has raised significant concerns for the German champions. Musiala himself sought to reassure fans, stating, "I feel good."

The midfielder, who was injured in the Toto Cup match against Hapoel Jerusalem, underwent an MRI scan, which revealed that he is suffering from a severe injury that will cause him to be absent from the pitches for a long time.

Maccabi Haifa's misfortune continues: following an injury in the match against Hapoel Jerusalem, Manuel Benson underwent an MRI confirming a torn ACL and meniscus. The winger is expected to miss the entire season, facing a nine-month rehabilitation process.

Following reports published recently, an MRI scan confirmed grave concerns after an injury sustained in the match against Ironi Kiryat Shmona. The club stated: "We will stand by his side throughout the entire way."

A chilling event has shaken African football: Nigerian defender Chinedu Ozoor collapsed during a match and was declared dead. Shortly after, viral reports claimed he had shown signs of life in the morgue, but the club has since refuted these claims.

After yesterday's match against Hapoel Ramat Gan, the professional staff of Beitar Jerusalem set their sights on the opponent's left winger, David Asanka. The young player is showing impressive ability at the start of the season and capped off his performance with a goal against Yonatan Ozer following a successful one-two with Maxim Plakuschenko.

The jersey from Game 3 of the 1998 NBA Finals is heading to auction and may surpass the $10.1 million record set by a jersey worn by the star in the first game of that same series. The high valuation is partly due to the fact that during Jordan's era, there was no regulated procedure for releasing game-worn items to the market, making this jersey exceptionally rare.

At the board of directors meeting, it was clarified that one of the main goals for the upcoming season is to significantly increase net playing time. The Administration is also considering placing balls along the sidelines to reduce delays.

After passing Ludogorets and Katowice, the panel members discussed the difficult draw in the Conference League playoffs, analyzed the coach's decisions, and identified the reinforcement still needed for the squad.

The 35-year-old winger who previously played for Maccabi Haifa, Hapoel Be'er Sheva, Hapoel Tel Aviv and Beitar Jerusalem joins Ironi Beit Shemesh from Liga Alef.

Serena and Venus teamed up for the first time since the 2022 US Open, recovered from a weak start and forced a decisive tie-break, but succumbed due to a double fault.

Alon Ziv joins the northern club and will lead the professional staff together with Moti Krispil. The two will replace Eliran Hudeda, who parted ways with the club following the IV drip affair.

Representatives of the Ferencváros midfielder clarify: "There isn't even the beginning of negotiations". The Yellows will have to invest huge sums to bring back the midfielder, who earns 600,000 euros per season and is under contract in Hungary.

The Greens are optimistic about the midfielder's loan, a move that will solve the registration problem for Novakovich. In Haifa, they are demanding 150,000 euros — and what will the purchase option amount be?

Shouting in the locker room, a sharp confrontation with Walker, threats to leave, and moments where he almost broke down in front of his players. The new series reveals the burnout behind the glorious decade at City. And what about the Spaniard's future as a coach?

After three losses in five Toto Cup matches, pressure is mounting at the Carmel club ahead of the league opener. Coach Barak Bakhar admits there is much work to be done, while Manuel Benson's injury adds further concern.

After it seemed he wouldn't be a significant player, the coach changed Marc Pubill's position and created a star. This season he arrives to show he is the leading center-back in Atletico's defense. Do you have something to say too? Send us columns to the address: [email protected]