Hapoel Tel Aviv

The Brazilian forward, who left the 'Reds' during last season for Dubai, returns for a second stint with the vice-champions, finalizing their roster for the upcoming season.

The management crisis at Ofer Yanai's Hapoel Tel Aviv basketball club has reached a new peak following the rapid departure of CEO Oren Hasson. This latest upheaval comes as the team struggles with a sharp decline in season ticket sales.

Difficult news for basketball fans in the country and for the Israeli representatives in the continent's top competition: after attempts and frantic efforts to return international games to sports arenas in Tel Aviv, senior sources in Israeli basketball told C14 that the prevailing assessment in the system is that EuroLeague games will not return to be played in Israel during 2026, and even for a...

After four successful seasons in the capital, Khadeen Carrington's move to Tel Aviv reaches the arbitration institution. Jerusalem is demanding at least 2.3 million shekels as development fees, based on the Israel Basketball Association regulations.

Yanai will remain with 40% of the shares, while Gili Raanan, Miki Malka, and Alan Howard will each hold 20%. The move is intended to create a broader ownership structure and bring fans back to the stands. Ongoing management will pass to Chairman Stav Shaham.

Elyaniv Barda's team ("a big disappointment") lost 1-0 in Miskolc and ended their European campaign. Altman: "We felt we could do it, from the first minute." In Italy, they praised the Reds: "A tough hurdle."

Conference League, qualifying playoff: After the 0:0 in the first leg, the Reds will try to cause an upset and qualify for the league phase of a European competition for the first time since the 2012/13 season.

Assembled from players across the globe, Hapoel Tel Aviv's defensive line has become the league's best. Now, the team hopes this reliability will help them overcome Atalanta in the Conference League following a 0-0 draw in the first leg.

Following the use of flares during the 0:0 draw against Atalanta in Bergamo, the Reds have been fined 43,000 euros. Additionally, a ban on selling away tickets for one match has been imposed, with another suspended.

Following the rift in the management, Stav Shaham will replace the former chairman of the Association at the Reds: "For me, it is much more than a sports club". Hapoel Tel Aviv: "The community and the fans are the essence of our existence".

Atalanta, which failed to score against the Reds, won 2:1 against Sassuolo in the first round of the Italian league. In the 60th minute, they received a debut appearance from their star striker, who will be available for the upcoming match in Hungary.

Flight prices have soared and many are looking for solutions ahead of the second leg; the club is trying to assist and enable as many of them as possible to reach the match against Atalanta.

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.

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 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."

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.

A wave of protests and calls for a boycott is sweeping through Europe ahead of the Israeli teams' matches in European competitions this coming Thursday. In Switzerland and Italy, large-scale demonstrations by pro-Palestinian organizations are being organized against the arrival of Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv. The protesters are demanding the cancellation of the matches and even the...

The owner of Hapoel Tel Aviv, Ofer Yannai, offered Gur Shelef to serve as chairman of the club and replace Oren Hasson in the position. The current offer carries a deep emotional and historical dimension, as it calls on Shelef to continue the path of his brother, the late Uri Shelef, who managed the club from its re-establishment in Liga Gimel in 2007.

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.

Hapoel Tel Aviv considered the possibility of elimination from the Toto Cup due to a heavy workload, but the substitutes stepped up, providing Barda with squad depth for the remainder of the season. Dappa and Kanzpolsky stood out, while the club remains patient with Owusu: "He needs time to find his place."

Before departing for Bergamo to face Atalanta in the Conference League playoffs, Hapoel Tel Aviv secured a dramatic 1:2 victory over Ironi Kiryat Shmona. Adrian Ugrisa opened the scoring in the 6th minute, but following Ofir Benvenisti's 30th-minute red card, the hosts held firm until Daniel Dappa scored a brace in stoppage time (97th and 99th minutes).

This evening, the two Toto Cup semi-finals took place. Both Maccabi and Hapoel Tel Aviv secured victories to advance to the final in December. The Reds clinched a 2-1 win in the closing minutes, while the Yellows successfully defended their lead until the final whistle.

In the Toto Cup semi-final, Ironi Kiryat Shmona holds a 1-0 lead thanks to Adrian Ogrisa's 6th-minute goal. Hapoel Tel Aviv is pushing for an equalizer despite the man advantage following Ofir Benvenisti's red card.

The Jerusalem club is demanding compensation from the league runners-up, who signed the naturalized player after his four-year tenure with the capital side before he joined Dimitris Itoudis' squad.

The Reds will meet Kiryat Shmona in the Toto Cup semi-final, just before the playoff against Atalanta. About 9,000 fans are expected to arrive in Netanya, and Barda may make 3-4 changes to the lineup.

Over 8,000 Hapoel Tel Aviv fans are expected in Petah Tikva for the Toto Cup semi-final against Ironi Kiryat Shmona on Sunday at 20:00. Coach Elyaniv Barda aims to manage player fatigue while pushing for a spot in the final.

The members of "Double Dribble" discussed the crowded roster of the Reds and the resentment that might arise. Elad Hoffman raised an interesting theory regarding the team's strategy. Watch the full episode.

In its final preparation match ahead of the Conference League playoff against Hapoel Tel Aviv, Atalanta secured a 1-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao. Nicola Zalewski scored the decisive goal early in the second half.

Following long-standing rumors of a potential move to Hapoel Tel Aviv, NBA legend Russell Westbrook has announced his retirement at age 37. Israeli star Deni Avdija, who played alongside him for the Washington Wizards, shared an emotional tribute.

Two fans have filed a lawsuit against the Leaan ticket agency, Hapoel Tel Aviv FC, the Professional Football Leagues, and the Israel Football Association. They are demanding a refund of 2,725 shekels for tickets to the Tel Aviv derby, which was cancelled minutes before kickoff due to riots in the stands.

Serious documentation from the match against Poland's Katowice has sparked a major uproar on social media. UEFA may open a disciplinary procedure against the club, which could face heavy financial fines and the closure of stands.

After passing Ludogorets and Katowice, the Reds deservedly secured their place in the Conference League playoffs. For a club whose prestige has always relied on magical continental nights, this is much more than just another European achievement. Now the strong Atalanta awaits, but the dusting off of old photos has already begun.

The 2024 Europa League winner stands between the Reds and the Conference League league phase. The Bergamo club has become a permanent fixture at the top of Italian football and in European competitions over the last decade, and possesses a squad full of talent — from Charles De Ketelaere to Ederson.

The Reds arrived in Poland with a 2-0 lead from the first leg, took the lead through a Stav Turiel goal and were on the safe path to the next stage, but conceded twice in the final minutes and lost 2-1. This did not prevent Eliniv Barda's team from completing a 3-2 aggregate win and advancing to the Conference League playoffs, where the great Atalanta awaits. New signing Owusu sat on the bench and...

Hapoel Tel Aviv owner, Ofer Yanai, continues to generate surprising headlines on an international level. Yanai sent an official and unusual letter to Dennis Rodman (65), one of the greatest NBA legends in history and one of the most prominent rebounders ever, offering him to come to Tel Aviv to conduct a special rebounding workshop for the red club's players. According to the report on the Sport 5...

The owner of Hapoel Tel Aviv and Eric Schtillman recorded a playful promo ahead of their joint event. The conversation concluded with a surprising question regarding Yam Madar's move to their city rival.

Antisemitism in Europe is breaking new records, this time on the football pitch. Alex Heditagi, an Iranian-Canadian businessman and owner of the Pogoń Szczecin club, published an unbridled incitement monologue on the social network X ahead of Hapoel Tel Aviv's match against Katowice.

Beitar will try to complete a comeback against Austria Vienna and advance to the Conference League playoffs, but before the match, a protest shift by "Ultras Antifa" awaits them, calling to "stop the racist match."

The return leg of the 'Reds' against Katowice this evening (19:00) is defined as high-risk due to the violent ultras organization of the opponent's fans, and the visiting fans will receive special security.

Hapoel Tel Aviv will be hosted tomorrow by Katowice for the second leg of the Conference League third qualifying round with a 2:0 advantage from the first meeting. The winner of the tie will face Atalanta in the playoff round. The coach warns: 'It will be difficult, they have good results at home.'

The first phase of subscription renewals ended with a particularly low figure, illustrating the depth of the crisis between Ofer Yanai and significant parts of the Hapoel Tel Aviv fan base.

After initial denials, reports in the United States indicate that negotiations between Ofer Yanai and Russell Westbrook are in full swing. Is the 37-year-old NBA star on his way to making history in Israel?

Within a few minutes this evening (Monday), all 6,000 tickets distributed for Hapoel Tel Aviv fans for the Toto Cup semi-final match against Ironi Kiryat Shmona this coming Sunday (20:00) were sold out. The Reds are expected to receive an additional 1,800 tickets for the western stand at the stadium in Petah Tikva, and these are also expected to be sold, with a decision on whether to provide an...

In ten days, without the national team players, Itoudis' team will begin its training, but its roster has not yet been closed. The club is examining the market of players waived from the NBA, while one of the players whose name came up is expected to sign in Spain instead.

The Panathinaikos owner did not spare barbs towards Olympiacos, hinted that he will not stay at the club forever, and referred warmly to the Hapoel Tel Aviv owner: "A great figure."

Hapoel Tel Aviv owner Edmond Safra has publicly criticized the creators of the popular football game for excluding the Israeli club from their latest roster.

The winner of 'The Amazing Race' paid tribute to his grandfather who passed away last Friday. In a story he uploaded to his Instagram page, he shared the funeral and shiva details and received messages of support and condolences.

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.

Former Israel national team coach and player Shimon "Chinga" Shelah passed away on Thursday at the age of 94. Shelah was one of the most decorated figures in Israeli basketball history, recording 251 wins in 329 games, four league championships, and two State Cups.

Hapoel Tel Aviv arrived well-prepared for their match against Poland's Katowice, continuing their dominant run in Europe this season. Following a 0:2 victory, the players reflected on their performance: "We knew almost everything about them, but it mattered less because we played our own game, just like against Ludogorets. When we are focused and stick to the instructions, we are a very strong...