Soccer

Hapoel Beersheba to play in Germany with no fans in attendance after Belgium ban

The mayor of the Belgian city of Leuven, Mohamed Ridouani, decided that no Israeli team would play in the city's stadium because of security concerns.

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.
Israel's forward #22 Saied Abu Farchi (top L) celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Nations League Group B3 football match between Austria and Israel in Linz, Austria on September 24, 2026.

Soccer: Israel's Abu Farchi sent off after controversial gun gesture celebration

Wayne Rooney attends the exclusive UK Premiere of "The Real Rooneys" on September 22, 2026 in London, England.

Former England soccer star Wayne Rooney says grandma was Polish Jew during Auschwitz visit

Israel Coach Ran Ben Shimon has challenged the blue-and-white to compete for the top two places in its Nations League group as the team begins a demanding international campaign.

Israel head coach Ran Ben Shimon addresses grueling schedule ahead of Nations League opener


Lego sales rise as World Cup products draw new customers, despite Iran war raising cost of plastics

Lego's revenue was 41.9 billion Danish crowns ($6.54 billion), operating profit rose 22% to 10.9 billion Danish crowns, while net profit rose 32% to 8.6 billion Danish crowns.

Fans take pictures with a Lego World Cup trophy as they attend a watch party for the France vs Spain FIFA World Cup Semifinal match at Rockefeller Center on July 14, 2026 in New York City.

Hapoel Tel Aviv stuns Atalanta to keep their UEFA Conference League tournament hopes alive

Hapoel Tel Aviv and Atalanta played to a scoreless draw in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League playoff. The winner of next Thursday’s match in Hungary will advance to the league stage.

HAPOEL TEL AVIV wing-back Doron Leidner (center) battles for possession as the Reds held Atalanta to a 0-0 draw in their Conference League playoff first leg.

The collective above all: Why Iraola’s values will lead Liverpool to success

Liverpool’s new manager follows Shankly and Klopp’s path, putting the team first. Here is why the Basque tactician is ready to thrive at Anfield.

“Our job is to put the player in the best possible scenario.” Iraola.

Israeli soccer set for another thrilling season

Defending champion Hapoel Beersheba leads a crowded field of contenders, with Beitar Jerusalem, Hapoel Tel Aviv, and the country’s traditional powerhouses all eyeing the title.

REIGNING CHAMPION Hapoel Beersheba (in red) and Maccabi Tel Aviv (in yellow) battle for possession as the two Israeli giants prepare for another season of Premier League competition, which begins this weekend.

Benson to be released or frozen: Maccabi Haifa will sign another foreign player

Following Manuel Benson's severe injury, Maccabi Haifa considers releasing or freezing him to sign Ghanaian Kwasi Sibo or a new winger.

Maccabi Haifa Reconsiders Its Plans. Benson’s Injury Moment.

Hungarian champions in talks to sign Maccabi Haifa's Peter Agba

As Ljubljana talks cool, Gyor enters the race for Peter Agba to help Maccabi Haifa solve its foreign player limit before Thursday.

Peter Agba, Maccabi Haifa player.

Israel withdraws support for embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino

In a letter sent by Israel Football Association Chairman Shino Moshe Zuares, the IFA informed FIFA that it was withdrawing its previous letter of support for Infantino.

FIFA PRESIDENT Gianni Infantino faces growing questions over the direction of world soccer after Israel withdrew its support for his leadership ahead of next year’s presidential election.

What happened to Maccabi Haifa’s youth revolution?

After promising home-grown players first-team roles, Maccabi Haifa turns to veteran depth: "You cannot win titles with nine academy players."

“Bread and Butter,” season-opening project on Maccabi Haifa.

Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Tel Aviv set up derby clash in Toto Cup final

Peretz’s smart shot was saved by Da Silva, while Dolev Haziza’s attempt was stopped by Melika. At the other end, Ilay Ben Simol’s wild shot in the box went flying out of play.

MACCABI TEL AVIV players celebrate their 1-0 victory over Maccabi Netanya that sent the yellow-and-blue into the Toto Cup final, where it will face city rival Hapoel Tel Aviv.

Anan Khalaili signs with Crystal Palace, becomes most expensive Israeli transfer in history

The Conference League winners signed the Israeli winger from Saint-Gilloise for £21m on a contract through 2031 with a sixth-year option.

Patience paid off. Anan Khalaili.