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The Israeli champion will fly this afternoon to Belgrade ahead of the return leg against Red Star: "We will have to defend more, I hope we can play our football there too." Efforts continue to sign a foreign defender and midfielder.

The Israeli talent received 29 minutes of playing time for Barcelona and is expected to return to the reserve team. Hansi Flick admitted that the pre-season preparation is far from ideal.

HoopsHype updated their traditional list and praised the Israeli: "He may climb this list quickly." The full ranking awaits you inside.

Sayed Abu Farchi is attracting interest from Italy, with Torino showing the most seriousness by approaching the Cup holder regarding the player. His entourage stated: 'We are trying and pushing, but in the end, Maccabi decides, not us.'

Italian reports suggest that Torino, having sent a scout to watch the young striker against Sheriff Tiraspol, may attempt to sign him. Genoa is also impressed, but Maccabi Tel Aviv will not accept less than 6 million euros.

The Greens' coach after the victory in Sakhnin: "There are enough players here to create a better team. Benson will add a lot to us." Novakovich and Glazer are expected to return in the next game. And what did Yossi Abukasis claim?

The 17-year-old Israeli came off the bench in the 1-0 loss to the tournament hosts. Earlier, the Catalans beat Nottingham Forest 1-0 on a penalty by Raphinha.

Stankovic rotated the squad, Katai and Enam scored against Novi Pazar, and Abu Fani came off the bench in the 73rd minute. On Tuesday, the Israeli champion will try to maintain the 1:0 lead at the Marakana (21:00, Sport1).

The Recanati family is on its way to sell half of its holdings to Jason Levien, but Eric Stielman is not giving up. In the background: the firing of Federman's associates and a lack of trust between shareholders. And also: Shimon Mizrahi's concerns, the huge budget, and the vision of a new arena with 20,000 seats.

He trained between sirens, saw shrapnel falling in the yard of his home in Nahariya, and realized that the war was endangering his career. At 19, just before moving to college, Okan Goldin jumps into the water at his first senior European Championship – and sets his sights on Los Angeles 2028: "I have it in me."

Los Blancos went out of their way to sign 19-year-old Yan Diomande from Leipzig. The Ivorian phenomenon who shone in the World Cup has already experienced severe poverty and a heartbreaking tragedy, so becoming the greatest footballer in the world and fulfilling the promise that drives him is a small task for him.

The Israeli winger was absent from the Union Saint-Gilloise squad against Westerlo and is set to leave the club. He has agreed to personal terms with a top-flight English team, which is currently negotiating the transfer fee.

The blue-and-whites defeated Austria 78:63 in the semi-finals of the European Championship Division B, securing their return to the main stage after one year. Maya Zilbershlag stood out with 23 points. Tomorrow's final (21:00) against Romania will be for protocol only.

In the first official match since being eliminated from the playoffs, the Saints and the Israeli goalkeeper kept a clean sheet in a 0:2 win against Colchester from the fourth division and secured their place in the second round.

In conversations with Walla! Sport, journalists in Serbia explain why the stadium is expected to be far from full capacity for the second leg, in which the Israeli champion will try to qualify for the Champions League playoffs (Tuesday, 21:00, Sport 1). Red Star understands how critical the game is, and they have also identified the two key players of Kozuch's team.

Toto Cup, 5th round: Both teams, perfect so far in the competition, in a direct battle for a spot in the semi-finals. Haim Silvas' squad will try to force the northerners to concede for the first time.

Toto Cup, 5th round: Barak Bakhar's team has lost the chance to qualify for the semi-finals, but will try to finish the group stage on a high note, while the hosts want their first points.

The Israeli goalkeeper started between the posts for Southampton against Colchester, and early on provided a save from three meters that prevented the hosts from taking a surprising lead.

The Spanish midfielder, formerly of Como, joins as a free agent on a contract through June 2028 with an option for an additional season, reuniting in the United States with Riqui Puig.

The only two perfect teams of the Toto Cup group stage are battling tonight (Saturday) for first place in Group A and a ticket to the semi-finals, as Hapoel Haifa hosts Ironi Kiryat Shmona. Both arrive after three consecutive wins, but Kiryat Shmona has also yet to concede and hopes to maintain that record against Alon Turgeman, the tournament's top scorer (alongside Matheus Davo of Maccabi...

Following their first Toto Cup victory, a 4-2 win over Ironi Tiberias, Maccabi Haifa looks to build momentum tonight (Saturday, 20:30, Sport2) away at Doha Stadium against Bnei Sakhnin. While semi-final hopes are gone, a draw will secure third place in Group A for the Greens.

Yoav Koren, who returned from a loan at Hapoel Kfar Saba and did not play in the Champions League qualifiers, is expected to join the Petah Tikva club after the second leg against Red Star Belgrade.

Ahead of the city council vote on the funding package for the team's home arena renovation, the club has decided to meet politicians halfway and disclose project details. Previously, the county approved $101 million in funding.

After months of uncertainty surrounding the club's future, significant progress has been made in negotiations to renovate the Moda Center and keep Deni Avdija's team in the city.

The Israeli finished a career-best season with the Portland Trail Blazers, but it seems he still has room to grow. The HoopsHype website included the forward in its list of the best international players of all time, noting his potential for further improvement.

Guy Kaplan's squad secured an 89:84 victory over Greece, maintaining a perfect record in the group stage of the European Championship.

Omer Peretz's team continues to look for reinforcements for the center of the defense after the Diego Arroyo deal stalled due to Shakhtar Donetsk's refusal to release him. At the same time, the club is waiting for loan players from top clubs and is following developments surrounding Chipungu Songa.

BasketNews ranked the list of the most attractive games of the EuroLeague season. They did not include the Tel Aviv derby, unlike other derby games, and did not mention any meeting of one of the Israeli teams.

Danielius Jasikevicius, son of former point guard and Fenerbahce coach Sarunas Jasikevicius, is making his debut for the Lithuanian cadet national team and has already entered the top five players of the first day. Also: The son of a Greek legend who lost to Israel.

Two weeks before the start of the new Serie A season, a friendly Derby d'Italia took place in Perth, Australia, where Inter defeated Juventus 2:1. The champions were superior to their rivals, scoring once in each half. Federico Dimarco opened the scoring in the 20th minute, and substitute Andy Diouf doubled the lead in the 62nd minute.

According to European media reports, the Barcelona forward has agreed to a move to the Parisian club. The two sides must now reach an agreement on the transfer fee.

Neta Lavi successfully opened the 2026/27 season in the Japanese league, playing 79 minutes in Machida Zelvia's 5:1 away rout of FC Tokyo in the first round. The Israeli midfielder, who made the move from Gamba Osaka last August for 800,000 euros, was part of Machida's historic achievement in reaching the Asian Champions League final and hopes to impress in the league as well.

Tomorrow (Sunday, 20:00, Sport3), Hapoel Ramat Gan will conclude the Toto Cup group stage as they visit Maccabi Petah Tikva in a battle for advancement. The 'Ordonim' are ranked second in Group B with seven points, and a win will allow them to overtake the leader, Maccabi Netanya, and qualify for the tournament's semi-finals.

The Israeli cadet national basketball team (under 16) remained undefeated today, Saturday, after two games at the European Championship. Following their victory over Georgia, Guy Kaplan's squad defeated Greece 89:84. In the first half, the Greeks were superior and went into the locker rooms with a 51:40 lead. The national team came out completely differently for the third quarter, with aggressive...

Ryder won bronze in the adult category up to 85 kg, concluding an impressive performance by the Israeli delegation in Abu Dhabi, marked by medals across all age groups.

Defender Kerem Jaber has been playing for Maccabi Netanya for seven seasons. Despite his relatively young age, 26, he has become one of the team's veterans and even serves as the captain of the Diamonds. In recent years, Jaber was a regular starter, but at the beginning of the current season, his status declined, leading to speculation about a potential transfer.

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 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.

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...

Brock Rechsteiner's rookie season has already started on the wrong foot. The New Orleans Saints receiver, and son of WWE Hall of Famer Scott Steiner, has been suspended for six games, the NFL announced on Thursday. The exact reason for his suspension is still unclear. Rechsteiner, who signed with the Saints after the draft in April as an undrafted free agent, has limited chances of making the...