Soccer

Israeli soccer star Manor Solomon completes move to West Ham United for a reported £5 million fee

Solomon, 27, has now joined his fourth English club following his permanent departure from Premier League outfit Tottenham Hotspur.

Israel's Manor Solomon speaks with Roy Revivo during a break in play in a match against Albania, June 3, 2026
FIFA President Gianni Infantino (R) awards US President Donald Trump (L) with the FIFA Peace Prize, December 5, 2025; illustrative.

Trump warns FIFA against replacing President Gianni Infantino after his subsidiary proposal

 ISRAEL DAPPA (center) vies for the ball during Hapoel Jerusalem’s 3-1 Toto Cup victory this week over Hapoel Petah Tikva, in which the Israeli forward scored two goals.

Toto Cup semifinals set as Kiryat Shmona, Maccabi Tel Aviv eye preseason title

Hapoel Tel Aviv players celebrate after the Reds earned a 2-0 first-leg victory over Katowice in Conference League qualifying.

Mixed results for Israeli clubs in European soccer qualifying, Hapoel Tel Aviv achieve valuable win


Former Beitar Jerusalem player Shimon Chernocha dies at age 78

"He was always a listening ear, knew how to give the combative advice to the team," said former player Aviram Brokhian. "Every player on the team loved him."

Shimon Chernocha.

Hapoel Beersheba edges Red Star Belgrade to take Champions League qualifying lead

Zahi Ahmed scored the only goal of the match to give the Southern Reds hope heading into the return leg next week in Serbia to advance to the playoff round.

HAPOEL BEERSHEBA midfielder Niv Yehoshua (28) battles for possession during the Southern Reds’ hard-fought 1-0 victory over Red Star Belgrade in the first leg of UEFA Champions League third-round qualifying.

More than a transfer: Ben Lederman becomes part of Kraków’s Jewish soccer heritage

Ben Lederman, who was born in Los Angeles to Israeli expatriates of Polish-Jewish descent, is proof that, in soccer, the most improbable stories sometimes become reality.

BEN LEDERMAN (left) – pictured during UEFA Europa League action with Maccabi Tel Aviv last season.

Voices from the Arab press: The Red Sea, redrawing the war map

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

SATELLITE VIEW shows vehicles at an entrance to Pickaxe Mountain tunnels, near Natanz nuclear facility, in Iran, June 21.

Israeli soccer clubs extend winning streaks, advance to third round of European qualifying

Maccabi Tel Aviv cruises past Sheriff Tiraspol, Beitar Jerusalem survives a dramatic penalty shootout vs Larnaca, and Hapoel Tel Aviv advances past Ludogorets into the 3rd round.

MACCABI TEL AVIV players celebrate after sealing a 6-0 aggregate victory over Sheriff Tiraspol to advance to the third round of UEFA Europa League qualifying.

Maccabi Haifa F.C. begins rebuilding effort after disappointing season

Barak Bachar and Lior Refaelov say Maccabi Haifa has learned from last season and rebuilt its squad, staff and training structure for the new campaign.

 MACCABI HAIFA Sports Director Lior Refaelov (left) and head coach Barak Bachar (right) outline the club’s rebuilding plans ahead of 2026/27 after last year’s tough season.

Hapoel Beersheba beats Vikingur, advances to face Red Star Belgrade

Hapoel Beersheba beat Vikingur 2,0 on Wednesday to advance in Champions League qualifying and secure European competition this season.

HAPOEL BEERSHEBA players celebrate after defeating Vikingur 2-0 to book a place in the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round and secure European league-stage soccer for the 2026/27 season.

Antisemitism in UK soccer jumps 43% as total discrimination reports hit record high

The highest number of actual reports was categorized under 'racism,' 'sexism,' and 'homophobia,' in that order.

Liverpool's Hungarian defender #06 Milos Kerkez controls the ball during the friendly football match between Liverpool and Wrexham at Yankee Stadium in New York, on July 29, 2026.

Toto Cup kicks off with early fireworks

Haifa derby delivers 5 goals • 15-year-old Abuheitzeira scores in pro debut • Late winners abound

HAPOEL HAIFA midfielder Yaad Gonen celebrates his opening goal in the dramatic 3-2 derby victory over Maccabi Haifa in Toto Cup group stage action.

Israeli clubs open UEFA Conference League competition with three wins and one defeat

Beitar Jerusalem, Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv won their European qualifying openers, while Hapoel Beersheba suffered a 2,1 defeat in Iceland.

BRAYAN CARABALI'S magnificent free-kick goal gave Beitar Jerusalem a valuable 1-0 victory over AEK Larnaca in their European qualifying opener.