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

Israeli winners Maccabi Haifa qualify for Champions League

This is the first time an Israeli side has qualified for the Champions League since 2015 • for Haifa, this is the third qualification in the club's history

AUGUST 23, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
MACCABI HAIFA players had plenty to celebrate this week after beating host Olympiacos 4-0 in their Champions League second-leg duel to move on to the third qualifying round with a 5-1 aggregate victory

European soccer: More continental pressure on Israeli clubs

Maccabi Haifa faces Limassol • Maccabi Tel Aviv takes on Aris • Hapoel Beersheba aims to maintain momentum vs Lugano

AUGUST 3, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI HAIFA coach Barak Bachar celebrates after his side beat Olympiacos last week in Champions League qualification. The Greens play Apollon Limassol next

Maccabi Haifa routs Olympiacos in Champions League 2nd leg

Greens advance in Champions League qualifying with 4-0 away conquest, to face Apollon Limassol next.

JULY 28, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI HAIFA players had plenty to celebrate this week after beating host Olympiacos 4-0 in their Champions League second-leg duel to move on to the third qualifying round with a 5-1 aggregate victory

Heroic Israeli performance falls short of European soccer title

The Israelis were the better side against their English counterparts, who capitalized late on to win the under-19 European Championships.

JULY 2, 2022ByORI LEWIS
England's Jarell Quansah in action with Israel's Stav Lamkin

Blue-and-white back to the pitch vs Iceland

New-look National Team, led by Hazan but missing injured stars, kicks off Nations League campaign

JUNE 1, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
AFTER A stellar season in Spain, Israeli forward Shon Weissman (right) is back home with the blue-and-white for the start of its Nations League campaign tonight against Iceland.

A tall order for blue-and-white’s Benayoun

Former star facing many new challenges on and off the pitch as national team technical director.

MARCH 31, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
YOSSI BENAYOUN (left, in 2011 file photo) is used to his performance speaking for itself on the pitch. His new role with the Israel national team calls for a different set of skills.

Blue-and-white rallies to draw Romania with Dabbur’s 2nd-half brace

The Israel national team drew 2-2 against Romania on Tuesday night in an exhibition game, after losing 2-0 to Germany earlier this week

MARCH 30, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MONAS DABBUR (center) is congratulated by his teammates after he scored two goals in the second half to help Israel earn a 2-2 draw with Romania in Tuesday's international friendly at Netanya Stadium.

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
Maccabi Haifa vs Hapoel Beersheba.