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


Israeli clubs face mixed fortunes in Europe

Hapoel Tel Aviv advances in Conference League • Maccabi Tel Aviv falls out of Europa League • Beitar Jerusalem eliminated.

HAPOEL TEL AVIV players celebrate after advancing to the UEFA Conference League playoff round, where it will face Italian powerhouse Atalanta.

Manor Solomon's side of the story, West Ham's side: Inside the winger's London transfer

Solomon wanted a top London club; troubled West Ham needed an affordable, experienced winger. What makes this 2026 partnership work?

Manor Solomon in a Fiorentina kit.

Behind Anan Khalaili’s fit for Crystal Palace

Unequivocal support for Israel, South London's unique DNA, and the youth department’s strict athletic demands: All the reasons why Anan Khalaili could become a hero at Selhurst Park.

A new deal on the way. Khalaili.

Barcelona targets Atletico alternative, Arsenal back after Real star: Transfer market roundup

Will Sorloth join Barca instead of Alvarez, and can Arsenal land Rodrygo from Real Madrid? Assessing the probabilities of top transfer rumors.

Not on the table? Osimhen.

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

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

"He is fantastic, having just presided over the most successful World Cup, by four times, ever presented. If he is gone, it will never be as successful or profitable again!" Trump added.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino (R) awards US President Donald Trump (L) with the FIFA Peace Prize, December 5, 2025; illustrative.

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

Petah Tikva will face Bnei Sakhnin, while Jerusalem will play Maccabi Haifa in Toto Cup placement games next weekend.

 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.

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

Beitar Jerusalem came up short against Austria Wien 2-1 in the first leg of their Conference League third-round qualifying tie, while Maccabi Tel Aviv suffered a 3-0 defeat to CSKA Sofia.

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

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.