Maccabi Tel Aviv

The champion and cup holder has gone through another drama, as Richard Deitz announced the exercise of his right of first refusal on the sale deal to Jason Levien. What is behind this decision? What made him angry at the other owners? And how can the legendary chairman turn things around? Ynet sorts it out.

The gap between the American who became the main owner of Maccabi Tel Aviv and the Israeli businessman is vast, despite the financial backing from the Recanati family. How will this affect the club?

Richard Deitz, who previously held 17.5% of the club, announced he is exercising his right of first refusal, which will increase his stake to 55.5% or potentially 62%. "Maccabi is much more than a sports club or a financial asset," he stated.

After a quiet period, Mitch Goldhar is not stopping, and the 'Yellows' have targeted Elijah Odude, a 19-year-old winger belonging to the French club Troyes of the 'City Group'. The winger, who was purchased for 3 million euros, also has offers from Turkey.

The defender was not prepared to stay at Maccabi Tel Aviv, and his circle said: "He had exhausted his time and wanted to advance to the Spanish league." After a night of talks, Goldhar gave the green light at 5:00 AM. The Yellows will receive 2.5 million euros and 20 percent of a future sale. James Tavernier may join as early as today.

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...

Young striker Sayed Abu Farchi completes a high-profile move to the MLS and will join the Colorado Rapids after agreeing to waive a portion of his future sale percentage to secure his release.

After just one season in Europe, the senior midfielder returns to wear yellow and has agreed to a long-term contract until 2030 that will provide stability and quality to the champions' midfield.

Sources in Israeli football and the Canadian business community claim that the owner of the 'yellows' is considering his future, but any potential sale will not be immediate: "It's not for nothing that he hasn't been coming to Israel for a long time."

Despite the elimination from the Conference League qualifiers, the Maccabi Tel Aviv owner intends to sign a right winger in an expensive deal. Details of the contract have been revealed.

The 'Yellows' suffered a severe professional disappointment in the Conference League qualifiers, but the real damage is becoming clear with a massive loss of revenue of tens of millions of shekels that could have been avoided at the last moment.

Not ready for the season: Despite leading against 10 players following a Peretz penalty goal (69'), the Yellows ended their European run after a 3:2 aggregate loss. Moncada equalized (79').

The Maccabi Tel Aviv coach believes it is possible to erase the deficit against Lugano and secure a ticket to the European league stage. He is warming up for the return of the fans to the stands: "They create a home atmosphere, we appreciate their extraordinary effort."

Following the revelation of 72-year-old Miki Berkovich's difficult struggle with advanced dementia, his son, Roi Berkovich, published a touching post on Facebook, thanking the public for their support and asking for privacy during this complex time.

After two years of being almost entirely out of the public eye, the documentary "Miki Berkovich's Secret" revealed that the basketball legend is battling dementia. His family and close associates spoke about the struggle and the decision to disclose his condition.

After the attack on the fans, the Reds responded: "We are sure that Maccabi Tel Aviv will distance the criminals." Zada is worried: "A warning sign. We need to improve, and fast."

Hapoel Jerusalem fans were hospitalized after being attacked by Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters following a match. One victim recounted the violent incident, while the club demanded immediate police action against the perpetrators.

As revealed by ynet, the yellow team will receive 5.4 million euros from the Colorado Rapids for the striker, who agreed to waive a 500,000-dollar bonus to finalize the deal. He will not travel with the team for the Conference League playoff return leg against Lugano.

The intriguing battle between Victor Wembanyama and Nikola Jokic was decided this evening by a Maccabi Tel Aviv player. Jaylen Hoard scored the dramatic game-winning basket, giving the French national team a 91:90 victory in a preparation game against Serbia.

The basketball legend and one of the greatest symbols of Maccabi Tel Aviv has been dealing with a complex medical condition for the past two and a half years. Since then, he has rarely appeared in public, and tomorrow the full story is expected to be revealed as part of an investigation on Keshet 12.

Israeli technology company UBTECH has signed a seasonal sponsorship agreement for a VIP box at the Menora Mivtachim Arena to host clients and partners during Euroleague and league games.

Aleksandr Polukarov, a former defender well-known to football fans in Israel, and especially to Maccabi Tel Aviv fans, underwent an amputation of part of his leg at the age of 66: "The reasons are unknown."

Ahead of the upcoming Rosh Hashanah, the "Ahim LaSemel" association and the Maccabi Foundation are relaunching "Doing good in yellow." Over 1,000 volunteers will pack thousands of food packages for families in need, lone soldiers, and Holocaust survivors.

A vehicle crashed into a luxury home owned by the 'Yellows' coach Kenny Miller in Scotland, valued at approximately £600,000. Police have opened an investigation against the backdrop of a gang war and drug trafficking, as the property is rented to a person whose name has previously been linked to the world of organized crime.

Maccabi Tel Aviv officially began preparations for the 2026/2027 season today (Thursday), holding its first team practice with the players available to head coach Oded Kattash. Several players currently with their national teams were absent from the practice, including Roman Sorkin, Yam Madar, Jaylen Hoard, Iffe Lundberg, and Daniel Theis, while Keaton Wallace is expected to join on Tuesday.

The opening whistle of the 2026/27 Premier League season will sound this Saturday. Today, betting agencies revealed the odds for winning the national championship, with the rankings proving surprising following an unusual summer for the big clubs.

Maccabi Tel Aviv has finished its preparations for tomorrow's away match (Thursday, 21:30, Sport1) in Switzerland against Lugano, in the playoff round of the Conference League qualifiers. At the press conference, coach Kenny Miller emphasized that the team is focused on victory, despite challenging weather conditions and a tight schedule.

After nine years at the club, Roi Gladstone is stepping down. He will be replaced by a former editor of Walla and Israel Hayom, David Rosenthal, who will lead the yellow team's digital and communications system into a new era.

The Israeli defender hoped to move to Europe this summer, but with no significant international offers, Maccabi Tel Aviv is prepared to offer him an upgraded contract. All the details.

The 'Yellows' have reached an agreement with Tondela for the transfer of the 23-year-old Ghanaian attacker, who departs after two seasons. Meanwhile, right-back Noam Schwartz (20) has been loaned from Maccabi Tel Aviv to Hapoel Ramat Gan.

Mitch Goldhar is ready to invest: ahead of the 2026/2027 season, Maccabi Tel Aviv has set its sights on winger Thibaud Baeten to replace Amir Sahiti. All the details.

The State Cup holder wants to bring the midfielder back to its ranks after only one year, but he will not settle for less than 600,000 euros net on a three-year contract, which is what he earns currently in Hungary. Ferencvaros is expected to demand a high sum despite the fact that he arrived without a transfer fee. Status report.

After Kamara and Sissokho returned to training, Kenny Miller's doubts have been resolved. Revivo also returns in Switzerland after a suspension (Thursday, 21:30, Sport1).

The defender who was injured last week and the midfielder who was injured earlier this week completed a full training session, and there is a good chance both will be able to start in the yellow lineup against Lugano.

The basketball club won the prestigious award for 2026 at an emotional ceremony, but not for trophies or championships, but following extensive community activity and support for bereaved families and the families of hostages.

Erik Shtilman has officially filed a lawsuit against the Sports Channel, Raz Zahavi, and Nadav Tsanciper, seeking 1.28 million shekels in damages. The plaintiff claims the presenters' on-air remarks were intended to humiliate him and damage his reputation.

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.

Maccabi Tel Aviv players continue to arrive in Israel, with Will Rayman and TJ Leaf returning on Monday. Leaf, who is recovering from a long-term injury, remains cautious about his return timeline but is eager to get back on the court.

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.

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.

Main sponsor Eric Stillman in an unbridled interview against the Recanati family, warns of a massive lawsuit and explains why, in his opinion, the club has become a non-functioning wreck.

The new Maccabi Tel Aviv center arrived in the country ahead of the start of training: "I heard from players who played here that Tel Aviv is the most beautiful city in the world."

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.

The striker's representatives claim that the club conditioned his move to the Colorado Rapids on him waiving a significant portion of his sale bonus. Following negotiations, Abu Farhi will receive 10% of the six million dollar fee instead of 17.5%, as he did not want the deal to collapse.

Malede had already undergone medical tests in Be'er Sheva, but the club feared until the last moment that the owner of Maccabi Tel Aviv would torpedo the deal, which stood in contrast to the policy of the 'yellows' in recent years. Also: the reinforcement plans that remain for the team.

The Roy Revivo issue is far from resolved. If it seemed that the excellent defender was on his way to his next stop in Europe, now Maccabi Tel Aviv claims that no offer has been submitted for him. Revivo has a contract for next season, but Maccabi Tel Aviv also has an option for an additional season.

The Yellows are expected to add Josh Primo, formerly of the San Antonio Spurs, to their training camp. The swingman, who did not play this season due to injury, will arrive to cover for the many absences in the squad due to injuries and national team games.

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.

Toto Cup semi-final: The 'Yellows' dominated the start and took the lead with a goal by Elieu Varela (17'), then slowed down the pace, allowing the 'Diamonds' to threaten Ofek Malika's goal several times.