Israeli Football

On Saturday, a new season will begin, and new players will become heroes. But before the first whistle, we stopped to remember those who were here before them. Spiegler, Ohana, Sinai, Nimni, Visoker, and other legendary players met at Bloomfield for one photo that turned into a nostalgic journey in a single frame.

Without Turner, without shining stars and without an unlimited squad, Ran Kozuch and his group continue to collect obstacles and turn them into another reason to believe. Against Sabah, they proved once again that this team does not know how to accept "the end" as an answer - and next Tuesday it will not be the end, it will only be the beginning.

The real problem with football broadcasts in Israel is the lack of courage. Everyone wants to be part of the celebration and is afraid to spoil it. When you flatter officials and express surprise at violence in the stands, you are not respecting the viewers, but showing contempt for us.

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.

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.

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.

13 years after relegation, Hapoel Ramat Gan returns to the main stage with new ownership, 18 new players, and coach Messay Dego. Will this be enough against the formidable schedule at the start of the season? "Bread and Butter," the season opening project, shines a spotlight on the new promotee.

Against the backdrop of reports that the Israel national team midfielder might leave Red Star Belgrade, we analyzed which Israeli clubs could financially afford his transfer. Despite the rumors, the player prefers to continue his career in Europe.

Ahead of the Sabbath, the legendary captain shared a poignant reflection on his mother, Miriam, who passed away in December 2023. "I try to feel her presence through her food, but it is never quite the same," he confessed.

16 years after retiring, the former star talks about the transition from the football pitch to the business world. Today he is a franchisee of two successful Arcaffe branches, was a partner in hotel businesses that he sold for a profit of about 11 million shekels, and recently founded the fintech company "Araviyot Yashir" ("Direct Guarantees") with a large investment: "When I left football I...

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.

Summer 2026 is shaping up to be historic for the Premier League and Israeli football, with revenues from player sales already nearing 20 million euros and more major deals expected.

Eyal Berkovic does not spare the Israeli club and warns of a collapse on the European stage, following what he defines as a serious management failure, lack of professional planning, and even stinginess.

After years of urban rivalry, the two legendary clubs will continue to exist in Liga Gimel, while the united team, Ironi Rehovot, will play in Liga Alef and represent the city at the new stadium.

Anan Khalaili has taken the biggest step of his career by signing with Crystal Palace for a record-breaking 21 million pounds. The 21-year-old winger joins the Premier League club on a five-year deal.

Ironi Tiberias is neck-deep in significant scandals, the coach and five players are suspended and preparations are disrupted - but owner Aryeh Kalmenzon is sure that the team will surprise everyone: "We did it last season too and showed that we don't break. We are made of different stuff."

In the teams' final Toto Cup match, Lior Zada's squad defeated the Malabes. Israel Dappa scored a brace and Yazan Nassar added an own goal. For the opposition, Avishai Cohen only temporarily equalized.

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.

As every year, representatives of the club and the fans arrived at the former player's home to mark his birthday. His mother Dalia: "We thank everyone for the support."

The group stage of the Toto Cup in the National League concluded this Thursday with Hapoel Acre, Maccabi Herzliya, Bnei Yehuda, and Ashdod advancing to the semi-finals.

With an unprecedented budget of 54.6 million shekels, impressive acquisitions like Dolev Haziza, and a refusal to sell the squad's stars, Maccabi Netanya wants to erase the trauma of last season and qualify for the upper playoffs. Coach Roni Levy clarifies: "We are doing everything to have a strong team, but we must dramatically improve the defensive game."

Success in Europe is bittersweet when realizing there is little chance of seeing matches in Israel soon. At least participation remains a diplomatic achievement.

Fewer than 200 Hapoel Be'er Sheva fans are expected at the stadium in Szombathely, Hungary, tonight. Experts point to the team's recent performance slump and logistical challenges as the primary reasons for the low turnout.

The second round of the National League Toto Cup concluded with M.S. Ashdod, Bnei Yehuda, and Maccabi Herzliya maintaining perfect records. These teams are now closing in on the semi-finals.

Following a successful week in European competitions, four Israeli clubs are preparing for the third qualifying round. On Monday, they will discover their potential opponents for the playoff stage.

Businessman David Vatori and his wife Natalie are embarking on an ambitious project with the Bnei Eilat football club. The couple plans to invest 6 million shekels to reach the National League within three years.

While the summer off-season is quiet, Liga Bet's Bnei Eilat is building a 'mini-Galacticos' project. With high-profile signings and an ambitious three-year plan, the club aims for the National League.

Four representatives, 100% success rate, and a jump in the European ranking: Israeli football recorded an excellent week in the qualifiers for European competitions. This success is largely due to the security situation, which makes it difficult to bring in new foreign players and forces clubs to maintain the squads from last season.

Three Israeli clubs—Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Tel Aviv, and Beitar Jerusalem—successfully advanced in European competitions tonight, joining Hapoel Be'er Sheva in the next qualifying rounds.

Ahead of his final match for the champions, the panel members compared the Zambian to Nwakaeme, Rosso, and other stars. Nimrodi: "His specific weight in Be'er Sheva is greater than that of Chery in Haifa."

The most turbulent team of the summer was Ironi Tiberias, which, following a double-contract scandal and point deductions (the team begins the season at minus six), became entangled in an IV drip scandal and is starting the season without coach Eliran Hudeda and several suspended players. In the opening round of the Toto Cup, they host Bnei Sakhnin, which enjoyed an exceptionally quiet summer and...

The newly promoted team will be hosted by Hapoel Petah Tikva in the Toto Cup. Maor Erlich will start in goal, and the club expects progress from Ido Cohen, Liran Hazan, and the new signings.

The Brazilian midfielder was not training at full intensity, prompting head coach Ran Kozuch to ask him to step aside. Meanwhile, the club is actively searching for a replacement for Kings Kangwa.

After an unsuccessful season, the "Greens" are opening the 2026/27 campaign with a major squad overhaul and high expectations. The first test is this Saturday: a derby against Hapoel Haifa in the Toto Cup (20:15, Sport1).

The Reds will face Maccabi Netanya in the Toto Cup (Saturday, 20:30, Sport2). Lior Zada: "We will start to see a glimpse of how we want to play this season."

Omer Peretz's squad is taking the Toto Cup seriously ahead of Saturday's match against their city rivals at 20:30. New signings Avishai Cohen and Guy Badash are expected to feature in the starting lineup.

The summer transfer window of the Premier League officially opened on June 29, but transfers began even earlier and the pace is increasing. We have prepared an overview of all squad changes for the 14 teams ahead of the 2026/27 season, valid until the transfer deadline on September 16.

Dutch-Surinamese defender Nigel Lonwijk has officially signed a three-year contract with Maccabi Haifa following his transfer from English club Wolverhampton. The player expressed his excitement to join the "biggest club in Israel" and his commitment to helping the team achieve its goals.

Omri Altman and the Hapoel Tel Aviv players were enthusiastic about the home-like atmosphere in Hungary. Doron Leidner received the coach's message and recorded his best game since returning.

The dominant performance in Moldova has reinforced the belief that the Scottish coach is the right man for the job. The players deserve credit for putting the team in a commanding position for the next round. Blic will undergo medical tests upon arrival, while the situation regarding Asante remains unchanged.