Israeli football

Maccabi Haifa goalkeeper Yermakov’s resolve in uncertain times

Some foreign players have left Israel and plan to return once the situation calms down. Some, like Georgiy Yermakov, have stayed.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI HAIFA goalkeeper Georgiy Yermakov remains in Israel during the league’s wartime pause, while balancing the reality of conflict in both his homeland of Ukraine and his adopted home.
Manor Solomon of ACF Fiorentina looks on during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and AC Milan at Artemio Franchi on January 11, 2026 in Florence, Italy.

Israel's Manor Solomon enjoying life playing for Fiorentina

Israeli winger Manor Solomon was unveiled as a Fiorentina player, discussing his move to Serie A, differences between leagues, and his focus on football rather than politics.

|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
‘YOU DON'T choose when to take things seriously,’ said Israel coach Ran Ben Shimon this week before the national team’s final qualifier in Moldova.

Israel national soccer team aims to finish 2026 World Cup qualifiers on a strong note

Ben Shimon & Co. close World Cup qualifiers at Moldova seeking redemption, growth, and steps toward future success

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
View of an Israel Police vehicle.

Two National League players, former player arrested for rape in Tel Aviv

Two National League players and a former player are arrested after a 29-year-old US tourist accuses them of rape during her stay in Tel Aviv.

|ByHODAYA RAN

Israel’s ‘Reserve Team’ youth train with National Team coach, players

“We are happy to host these wonderful children, whose parents have served the country during the war, at the home of Israel’s national team,” said Ben Shimon.

MARCH 9, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
A GROUP of children of IDF reservists pose during a training session with members of the National Team in Shefayim.

Liga Alef North suspended amid match-fixing scandal

IFA halts Liga Alef North over match-fixing scandal. A special committee probes deeper corruption—what’s next for Israeli football?

FEBRUARY 23, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
THE WIDESPREAD allegations of match-fixing in Israel's lower leagues led to yesterday suspension of the Ligat Alef North season.

Israel's soccer leagues face allegations of serious match-fixing

The IFA plans to collaborate closely with the Israel Police to pursue immediate indictments against those implicated.

FEBRUARY 17, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
ISRAEL FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION Chairman Shino Zuaretz addresses the media yesterday regarding the investigation into widespread match-fixing in the lower league of Israeli soccer.

Israeli soccer player Yaniv Bazini leads Vermont to historic NCAA title

Faith, focus, and soccer: How Israeli soccer player Yaniv Bazini scored big for a US college title.

FEBRUARY 13, 2025ByBECCA WEINBERG
ISRAELI SOCCER player Yaniv Bazini celebrates after helping lead the University of Vermont to the NCCA Division I championship in December.

Norway requests FIFA investigate Israel before World Cup

The Norwegian Football Federation president said she stands behind her government's call to end the war in Gaza.

DECEMBER 20, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Norway's Jens Petter Hauge celebrates with teammates.

Eyes on 2026: Road to World Cup begins for the Israel national team

Despite some nerves, the blue-and-white are working hard to make their 2026 World Cup dreams a reality

DECEMBER 18, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MANOR SOLOMON (pictured above in a Israel-Belarus Euro 2024 qualifier in September 2023) and the National Team hope to soon get back to playing at Bloomfield Stadium as the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign is set to kick off.

Justice Ministry spearheads anti-racism program with Beitar Jerusalem FC Youth Team

The youth players met with Ismaila Soro and Zohar Zasno, players from the senior team, to discuss how racism impacts the club.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Beitar Jerusalem Youth Team players participating in anti-racism workshop produced by the Justice Ministry and "Matzmihim" anti-racism organization, September 27, 2024.

To keep football beautiful, give the Palestinian campaign of hate a ‘red card’ - opinion

In order to indeed keep football as a force for good and politics out of sport, FIFA must once and for all give a ‘red card’ to Jibril Rajoub’s relentless campaign of hate against Israel.

AUGUST 21, 2024ByARSEN OSTROVSKY
Soccer Football - UEFA Euro 2024 qualifier - Group I - Andorra v Israel - Estadi Nacional, Andorra La Vella, Andorra - November 21, 2023 Israel players pose for a team group photo before the match

Euro 2024: Enjoy, but keep the TV at a healthy distance from your eyes

The world is glued to their screen for hours during the the European Football Championship. But does TV really cause nearsightedness and damage our eyes?

JUNE 16, 2024ByDR. ITAY GAL
GABY KANICHOWSKY (jumping in air) celebrates with his Israel teammates after scoring in stoppage time late Tuesday night to give the blue-and-white a 1-0 victory over visiting Belarus at Bloomfield Stadium in their Group I Euro 2024 qualifier.

Israeli teams set world record for longest-ever penalty shootout

Dimona won the shootout 23-22 after each side took 28 penalties.

MAY 21, 2024ByREUTERS
The Israeli Premier League match between Hapoel Jerusalem and Hapoel Haifa at the Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem on December 10, 2023.