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Less time wasting, more football: The League Administration's demand to the Referees Association
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.

"One foot on the plane": "Tzion 3" on Barda and the reinforcement missing for Hapoel Tel Aviv
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.

After Israel's top clubs: Sallalich's new challenge
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.

The deadlock on the way to a solution: Agba is close to leaving Maccabi Haifa
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?

The Guardiola you never saw: The documentary that revealed his true face
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?

Kanichowsky to Maccabi Tel Aviv? "It doesn't look like the deal will go through"
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.

Four days until the season opener: The coaching saga at Ironi Tiberias has concluded
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.

Great concern at Maccabi Haifa: "The performance is far from expectations"
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.

Girona star publishes internal correspondence and promises: "One day I will speak"
Following the events surrounding the match against Leganes and Viktor Tsygankov's refusal to come on as a substitute, the player posted screenshots of internal club communications on social media. The player hinted at a conflict, captioning the posts with: "One day I will speak."

Barak Abramov Preparing Major Deal: "For a High Sum"
Barak Abramov is digging deep into his pockets: following their European elimination, Beitar Jerusalem is shifting focus and allocating a significant budget for a top-tier attacking midfielder. All the details.

After another penalty shootout, Beitar admits: "There is still room for improvement"
The victory in the Toto Cup against Hapoel Ramat Gan was received in the capital with mixed feelings, as the club is interested in strengthening the midfield. Allison Tavares will be released for free to one of the Premier League teams.

The new leader of Atletico Madrid's defense
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: kick@ynet.co.il

FIFA sacks senior official who publicly criticised Gianni Infantino
FIFA announced on Monday that its Chief Operating Officer, Kevin Lamour, has ended his tenure at the organization, weeks after he publicly criticised President Gianni Infantino's plan to sell a stake in the commercial operations of tournaments, including the World Cup.

Dego on Juta's sending off: "It's frustrating, we need him against Maccabi Haifa"
The Hapoel Ramat Gan coach addressed the sending off of the defender who will miss the opening round, and spoke about a summer in which he added 20 new players. Watch: Was the team deprived twice?

A Leap to Promotion: The National League Returns — And Here Is Everything You Need to Know
Ashdod and Reine aim for an immediate return to the Premier League, Bnei Yehuda is eager to end its drought, and observers expect the usual unpredictable chaos that defines the National League.

Maccabi Tel Aviv is not a development club? The gap between income and expenses suggests otherwise
Jack Anglidis claimed that Mitch Goldhar continues to invest and is willing to absorb financial losses, but the numbers present a different picture: in the last three years, Maccabi Tel Aviv has brought in 41.7 million euros from selling players and spent only 21.6 million on acquisitions. And this summer? A record low.

Aubameyang scored a great goal, Deportivo La Coruña settled for a point
Like Racing Santander, Deportivo La Coruña failed to celebrate its return to La Liga after an eight-year absence with a home victory. The 2000 Spanish champion, which dissolved after relegation in 2018 and was still playing in the third division in 2024, led at Riazor against Elche, but ultimately settled for a point after a 1:1 draw in the opening round.

Eran Levi aims for a prestigious job: "I will be there"
The Israeli football star revealed in an interview with 103FM radio his plans to return to the club where he starred for many years. Levi clarified that he is interested in a senior management position only: "I made hundreds of thousands of fans happy and I know it will happen"
Two years ago he played in the Champions League final, and today he is in the ninth division in Germany
Niklas Süle was once considered one of the greatest prospects in German football and someone marked as a solid rock in the back line. He was destined to inherit the places of Mats Hummels and Jérôme Boateng in the center of the Mannschaft's defense, and at his peak, he won the biggest titles with Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. But since then, the German defender's career has taken a sharp...

Barak Bakhar: "There is pressure here, the new players need time"
The Maccabi Haifa coach addressed his team's performance after the loss to Hapoel Jerusalem in the Toto Cup, just before the Premier League opens: "We will need to pick ourselves up, I want to see improvement."

Rodri arrives in Barcelona ahead of signing: "Let's go for the Champions League"
The Spanish national team captain arrived in the Catalan capital to finalize his move from Manchester City to Barcelona, with a contract expected until 2030. The midfielder stated: "Playing for Barcelona is a dream for me."

Beitar Jerusalem wins on penalties against Hapoel Ramat Gan after a dramatic match
Beitar Jerusalem visited Hapoel Ramat Gan in Rehovot this evening for a 7th-8th place ranking match in the Toto Cup. The new stadium hosted the Jerusalemites for the first time, with 3,000 traveling fans creating a vibrant atmosphere alongside the home supporters.

1st minute: Maccabi Haifa – Hapoel Jerusalem 0:0
Toto Cup, 9th-10th place match: Bakhar's squad aims for a third consecutive victory to finish the tournament on a high note. The Jerusalemites arrive with good momentum and will look to pose a challenge.

Minute 8: Hapoel Ramat Gan - Beitar Jerusalem 0:0
Toto Cup, 7th place match: The team from the capital is trying to recover after being eliminated from Europe in the last match before the league season begins. On the other hand, Messay Dego's 'Ordonim' are looking to cause an upset.

Several clubs dream of Bruno Fernandes, Manchester United is not ready to sell
In England, it is reported that Galatasaray is planning to offer around 43 million pounds for the captain of the Red Devils, who for their part do not intend to let him go. Atletico Madrid, Juventus, and Milan are also monitoring.

Demand at FIFA: Disqualify Infantino from running in the next elections
A human rights and governance organization has sent an official letter to the FIFA Governance, Audit and Compliance Committee, demanding that the incumbent president, Gianni Infantino, be declared ineligible to run in the upcoming presidential elections. The organization claims that another run by Infantino would constitute a direct violation of the organization's statutes, which limit the...

"Messi, take control of him": Footage from the referee's camera in the World Cup final revealed
The 2026 World Cup ended a month ago, and in recent days FIFA has been publishing rare footage from the camera of Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić during the World Cup final. As you may recall, Argentina lost to Spain 0:1.

Matan Hozez signs with Hapoel Ramat Gan for one season
The newly promoted Premier League team has added the attacking player who played for Hapoel Jerusalem for the last three years. After signing, the player said: "I arrive with a lot of hunger for the new challenge."

"Small CEO": Beitar Jerusalem responds sharply to accusations from Maccabi Haifa
Beitar Jerusalem's victory in the President's Award for community activity has sparked a direct confrontation between the clubs. Following a decision to hold a re-vote, which resulted in Beitar being declared the winner, a major storm erupted over claims of irregular conduct by Maccabi Haifa's management.

Beitar Jerusalem attacks Itzik Ovadia: "A small CEO in a big club"
The yellow-and-blacks are furious at Maccabi Haifa's reaction to not winning the President's Award: "He struggled to accept the committee's results and sent harsh messages to its members." The greens replied: "Ovadia did not contact any of the committee members, Beitar should apologize."

"Messi's post influenced me, I preferred the connection with him over a scoop"
Pablo Giralt, one of the most recognizable commentators in Argentine football, revealed that although he was aware of Jorge's condition, he chose not to publish the information. "Between Jorge and me, there was an understanding of silence"

Double for Mikhail Iakovlev in Poland: Sprint Victory
The Olympic track cyclist completed an excellent performance at the Grand Prix of Poland, winning the keirin and setting a track record in the sprint qualifiers.

"In the MLS there is money, but they also appreciate you as an athlete - something we don't have in our country"
Dadi Ben Dayan told 103fm about the Israeli influx to the USA: "People tend to underestimate, but Americans are athletes first and foremost. If Turgeman and Baribo score 25 or 30 goals every year, I am sure it will catch the eyes of scouts from Europe."

Arsenal's bingo that matched Beckham's achievement: "He has very great quality"
Christos Tzolis became the first player since the former star to assist twice in the Community Shield. Mikel Arteta is already impressed: "Very smart and precise, and he is so eager to learn and improve."

"He will be a monster for us": West Ham fans have already fallen in love with Solomon
The Israeli winger scored in his debut match, a 2:2 draw against Burnley, and positive reactions began even before he found the net: "He was brilliant", "He is going to be a success". Solomon was interviewed after the game: "Happy to score, but we didn't deserve to win".

Two Hapoel Be'er Sheva players did not fly to Romania and will be loaned out
Yoav Koren will complete his move to Maccabi Petah Tikva, which hoped to sign him earlier this summer. Mor Siman Tov, who also hoped to stay, will likely be sent to Ironi Kiryat Shmona.

Hansi Flick is still waiting for reinforcements, but has found a new diamond
Barcelona is satisfied with the 5:2 win over Basel in preparation, but the coach admitted: "We need a few more additions." Jesse Bisiwu stole the show and may be used as a false nine later in the season.

Asaf Tzur will continue with Hapoel Tel Aviv for the next two years; the team praises Dapa and Kanzpolsky
First publication: The club decided to exercise the option on the goalkeeper, who will remain until 2028. Barda is looking for a foreign left winger to replace Xande Silva, who disappointed in the rotation; the team is satisfied with the young players who stood out against Kiryat Shmona. 1,500 tickets for the match against Atalanta were snapped up within 9 minutes.

Kanichowsky does not rule out a comeback, Maccabi Tel Aviv tries to lower demands
If all conditions are met, the midfielder is open to returning to the 'yellows' provided he maintains his current salary of 600,000 euros net per season. Steven Venera is negotiating with the Hungarian club to lower the two-million-euro transfer fee.

"Cannon": Real Madrid found a surprising star they haven't had for years?
In "AS" they marveled at Carlos Aspi's ability: "Since Higuain, we haven't had a number 9 with such characteristics." The coach is satisfied: "We are starting to look like a team."