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Israel lost 30:22, finishing the preliminary stage with one point. The team will now fight to avoid relegation and secure a spot in the World Championship.

The Israeli youth national team, having lost to Slovenia in the quarterfinals, is out of medal contention at the European Championship but remains focused on securing a spot in the World Championship. To achieve this, Nadav Zilberstein’s squad must defeat Greece today, followed by the winner of the Germany-Turkey match.

The left-back has officially joined and will be available for the first time this season to Messay Dego for the Toto Cup match (Sunday, 20:00, Sport1). Tomer Haran has started training.

The team will resume training ahead of the match in Romania. Early next week, the club expects to learn its punishment following incidents involving fans during the two matches against AEK Larnaca.

The future of Miguel Silva in the Beitar Jerusalem goal has become a major talking point in Israeli football. Despite backing from Almog Cohen, the goalkeeper must regain his form to maintain his status.

12:45, live broadcast on Sport1: The Israeli continues to earn trust from Roberto De Zerbi. Tonali and Solanke started alongside him, while Palmer, Estevao, and Joao Pedro featured in the opposition's starting XI.

The 'Reds' are set to face disciplinary proceedings following a flare display during their away match against Ludogorets, just one day after receiving a 25,000-euro fine and a two-year suspended sentence.

According to BasketNews, the German center prefers the offer from the 'yellows' at this stage, despite interest from other teams in Europe. He is expected to earn about $2.5 million per season.

The Chelsea midfielder, who was left out of Tuchel's squad for the World Cup, admitted that he missed the end of the dramatic 3:2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16: "The game started at 2:00 AM in London."

The first hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, but the club is requesting an earlier start due to the tight schedule. Lawyer Amit Hadad has also notified FIFA and UEFA.

The verdict regarding penalties for the use of flares and fireworks against Sheriff is expected on Monday. The club clarifies that the suspension of ticket sales for the match against CSKA Sofia does not necessarily mean it will be played behind closed doors.

He left Serbia for Spain at a young age, after growing up with the bitter rival Partizan Belgrade. With the Zambian already wearing green, Hapoel Be'er Sheva's star needs to find the net for the first time this season.

From the move at age 12 from the Maccabi Haifa youth department to the display in the derby: after the 3:2 at Sammy Ofer and the continuation in the Toto Cup, the 20-year-old midfielder is marked as Haim Silvas' main project for the upcoming season.

Dror Hoffman and Roi Zuckerman analyzed the intriguing roster being built in the capital: "A combination of players with upside who have not yet been in Europe and hungry players." Watch "Double Dribble".

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are challenging the records set by the 'Big Three' of world tennis. While they still have a way to go to match Grand Slam titles, they are rapidly climbing the all-time prize money rankings.

Zinedine Zidane, who took over the French national team, admitted that he had turned down club offers for years for this role. In the football world, managing a national team is often seen as a "pension plan" compared to the daily grind of club management.

FIFA has officially announced it will not proceed with the sale of a 20% stake in its World Cup management unit following intense backlash from major football associations.

According to reports in England, an agreement in principle has been reached regarding the personal terms of the Brazilian star. Now, the Premier League champion is preparing to open negotiations with Real Madrid.

Two years after attacking him for his refusal to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, commentator Stephen A. Smith apologized to the guard: "It didn't make him stubborn or selfish, but courageous." The commentator, who criticized the guard for missing games for the Brooklyn Nets due to his decision, admitted: "I did him an injustice."

The 17-year-old talent came on as a substitute in the 62nd minute during the Blaugrana's pre-season match against Birmingham, which ended in a 2:2 draw and a penalty shootout loss. With many key players away for the World Cup, Hansi Flick has provided opportunities to several young prospects.

Wojciech Szczęsny is one of the few footballers who openly admits to smoking. In an interview with "The Athletic", the Polish goalkeeper for Barcelona lit an electronic cigarette, stating that he prefers to be authentic rather than pretend to be perfect.

The Israel women's lacrosse team lost 19:7 to the USA in the World Championship semifinals in Tokyo. Despite the defeat, the team displayed a brave performance and is now preparing for the bronze medal match.

The Israeli midfielder came off the bench in the 63rd minute. His team staged a temporary comeback with a brace from Egyptian forward Hamza Abd al-Karim, but finished regulation time at 2:2 before losing in the penalty shootout.

Following two losses in the Toto Cup and an injury to Adar Ratner, who is set for surgery and expected to be sidelined for two and a half months, Maccabi Petah Tikva announced on Friday the signing of Marko Rakonjac. The 26-year-old Montenegrin striker, who scored two goals in 14 appearances for Hapoel Jerusalem since January, has arrived in Israel to reunite with coach Ziv Arie.

The Israeli came on as a substitute in the 61st minute while trailing against Brugge, his team equalized to 1:1 in regulation time, and after a penalty shootout in which he also scored, secured the title.

Barcelona finished Friday's friendly match against Birmingham in a 2:2 draw. Israeli teenager Orian Goren made his appearance in the 62nd minute, while Egyptian forward Hamza Abd al-Karim scored a brace for the experimental Barcelona squad.

While the four Israeli representatives advanced in Europe, Romania has already lost two representatives, and its champion also dropped from the Champions League qualifiers to the Europa League qualifiers. The biggest shame is signed by Steaua Bucharest, or FCSB under its current name, which was defeated 4:1 in Riga by the Latvian Auda, after losing 3:2 in the home game as well. Ofri Arad was not...

Maccabi Tel Aviv announced on Friday evening that it has suspended ticket sales for the Europa League third qualifying round home match against CSKA Sofia. The move follows a UEFA directive amid disciplinary proceedings regarding the use of pyrotechnics during the match against Sheriff Tiraspol.

Marc-André ter Stegen took off this Friday evening from Birmingham on a private flight to Amsterdam to finalize his move to Ajax. The 34-year-old goalkeeper bid farewell to his Barcelona teammates, while midfielder Julian Brandt has also officially signed with the Dutch club.

While the youth national team will try to secure the last ticket to the World Championship, its pair of stars continues to deliver outstanding individual performances. Here is the breakdown.

Barcelona continues to invest in the future, announcing on Friday the signing of 18-year-old Club Brugge winger Jesse Bisiwu. The contract runs until the summer of 2031, with reports indicating a transfer fee of 8.5 million euros and a 20% sell-on clause for the Belgian club.

Jérémy Doku will never forget the 2026 World Cup. The Manchester City winger arrived at the tournament with high ambitions to lead the Belgium national team, but did not expect such a chaotic month. It all began with a respiratory infection that prevented him from participating in the second match of the group stage against Iran, which ended in a 0:0 draw. What no one knew was that the infection...

Hapoel Be'er Sheva has released the motivational speech delivered by coach Ran Kozuch to his players ahead of their Champions League qualifier against Vikingur. After a 2-1 loss in Iceland, the Israeli champions secured a 2-0 victory in Hungary, advancing to the third qualifying round to face Red Star Belgrade.

The NBA has officially approved Mario Hezonja's contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, marking the Croatian forward's return to the league after six years. While he is expected to play a significant role in the rotation, the move is a financial step down compared to potential offers in Europe, including from Hapoel Tel Aviv.

Spanish coach Santi Denia was appointed today (Friday) as the head coach of the Czech national team, becoming the first foreigner to hold the position. The Czech Football Association announced that the 52-year-old coach signed a two-year contract, with an option for a two-year extension.

Mykhailo Mudryk has received permission to return to activity immediately. The English Football Association confirmed that the disciplinary proceedings against him for violations of anti-doping rules concluded on Thursday, July 30, 2026, with the consent of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Mudryk, who was supposed to serve his sentence until 2030, accepted responsibility for the violations...

Days after France's 2026 World Cup run, Michael Olise surprised fans by joining an amateur game in a New York park. At 24, he is one of Europe's most influential players, blending phenomenal stats with a complete lack of interest in fame.

Maayan Gorin (19 points) and Maya Zilbershlag (17) stood out in the difficult 72:66 win for the blue-and-whites in the European Championship Division B. On Saturday: Norway awaits.

The Zambian midfielder who led Hapoel Be'er Sheva to a league title and a State Cup victory has officially joined the Greek powerhouse. The club expressed its gratitude for his contributions.

Walla Sport editor Dror Hoffman and Roi Zuckerman discussed the turbulent summer for Maccabi Tel Aviv on the latest episode of "Double Dribble." Experts noted that following a change in ownership, the club lost momentum and ceded its advantage in the market.