Israeli football

From Israel to Camp Nou: Israeli teenager Orian Goren named to Barcelona squad for El Clasico

Israeli midfielder Orian Goren, 17, makes history with a Barcelona El Clasico call-up as Hansi Flick shows growing faith in the young prospect.

OCTOBER 25, 2026|ByWALLA! SPORTS

Maccabi Haifa players celebrate during a recent victory as Barak Bachar’s Greens continue their resurgence, climbing to second place in the Israeli Premier League and emerging as serious contenders in the championship race.

From preseason disaster to title contender: How Barak Bachar turned Maccabi Haifa around

For now, the broader message is unmistakable: Writing off Maccabi Haifa after its preseason struggles would have been premature.

OCTOBER 22, 2026|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits supporters in the northern Israeli city of Haifa, ahead of Israel’s upcoming general elections, October 14, 2026.

Eisenkot's Yashar warns Sport 5 to avoid making Netanyahu's presence 'prominent' during soccer game

The party also wants production, editing, and broadcasting teams to be instructed in advance to switch camera shots or cut away from a segment in real time when necessary.

OCTOBER 19, 2026|ByAVI SOLOMON

General view of the Lahav 433 police unit headquarters in the city of Lod on August 2, 2026.

Police arrest four in suspected financial crimes linked to Israeli Premier League soccer team

Dozens of the team’s current and former players are expected to be summoned for questioning, while the offenses involve millions of shekels connected to a soccer team.

OCTOBER 18, 2026|BySARAH BEN-NUN

Israeli soccer championship and relegation playoffs start

Maccabi Haifa remains in pole position • Beersheba cools off Netanya • Sakhnin holds Mac TA

MARCH 21, 2022ByURIEL STURM

HAPOEL HAIFA (in red) and Beitar Jerusalem (in blue) played to a 1-1 draw on Sunday night at Sammy Ofer Stadium in both sides’ opening relegation-battle duel.

Israeli soccer: Kiryat Shmona shocks leader Maccabi Haifa

Maccabi edges Hapoel in Tel Aviv derby • Beitar Jerusalem storms back to beat Petah Tikva

FEBRUARY 15, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

YOSSI ABUKASIS has high hopes of turning around Beitar Jerusalem’s fortunes, and he coached his new club to a 2-1 victory over Maccabi Petah Tikva this week

Greens beat Beersheba in battle of the titans

Mac TA tops Hapoel Jerusalem • Hap TA, Nof HaGalil play to dramatic draw • Beitar ties K8

JANUARY 18, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

US men and women take flag football gold

Mexico takes pair of silvers at World Championships in Jerusalem as Israeli teams stumble to 9th and 12th.

DECEMBER 9, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

TEAM USA poses after capturing the gold medal at this week's IFAF Flag Football World Championships in Jerusalem.

American football is alive and kicking in the Holy Land as Israel hosts Flag Worlds

Israel has rocketed to a world leader in American football, competing in tournaments worldwide.

DECEMBER 8, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

AMERICAN FOOTBALL continues to thrive in Israel, with Jerusalem playing host to this week’s IFAF Flag World Championships.

Israeli soccer: Maccabi Haifa puts pressure on Beersheba

Yellow-and-blue edges Beitar • Hap TA, Hap Jerusalem draw at Bloomfield • Ashdod stays hot

DECEMBER 6, 2021ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

MACCABI TEL AVIV (in white) and Beitar Jerusalem dueled on Sunday night in the capital, with the visitors claiming a 2-1 victory after an exciting contest

Israel aims to finish on high note in World Cup qualifiers

After World Cup dreams were dashed prior to a defeat to Austria, Faroe Islands visits Netanya for the final qualifier.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

DESPITE HOLDING 1-0 and 2-1 leads, Israel (in blue) couldn’t hold on for the victory in Austria, with the 4-2 defeat spelling the end to its 2022 World Cup hopes

Maccabi Tel Aviv falls to Ashdod, Van Leeuwen out

Despite European success, local struggles doom Dutch coach • Mac Haifa, Beitar Jerusalem win

OCTOBER 26, 2021ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

IT WAS an inauspicious ending to Patrick van Leeuwen’s Maccabi Tel Aviv coaching tenure as the Dutchman was relieved of his duties following the yellow-and-blue’s 2-0 loss to Ashdod SC at Bloomfield Stadium on Monday night.

Gilboa/Galil grabs upset win over Maccabi TA

Hapoel Jerusalem routs Beersheba • Hapoel Haifa, Herzliya, Holon, Galil Elyon also victorious

OCTOBER 19, 2021ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

HAPOEL JERUSALEM’S Sean Kilpatrick (right) drives to the hoops past Hapoel Beersheba defender Amit Suss for two of his game-high 28 points in the Reds’ 90-72 home victory over the Southerners on Monday night in Winner League action.

Hungary devours Israel

Blue-and-white to remain in Europe's Group B after falling 44-19 in tackle football clash on the road

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF