Maccabi Tel Aviv

Maccabi Tel Aviv overwhelms Herzliya for State Cup crown

Maccabi Tel Aviv wins the 47th Israel State Cup with a dominant 109-90 victory over Bnei Herzliya, thanks to key performances from Sorkin, Hoard, and Blatt.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Maccabi Tel Aviv players celebrate after beating Bnei Herzliya 109-90 in the State Cup final at Yad Eliyahu.
Supporters of Maccabi Tel Aviv hold flags at Dam Square ahead of the Europa League football match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv, in Amsterdam on November 7, 2024

UK slams West Midlands Police over Maccabi fan ban based on AI reports

The committee said local police relied too heavily on “inaccurate and unverified” material, including information partly based on false AI-generated content that painted a misleading picture.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
IN HIS first year with Maccabi Tel Aviv, 24-year-old Sabra Gur Lavy continues to turn patience into prime-time performances for the yellow-and-blue, especially in recent victories.

Gur Lavy seizes his chance, becomes Maccabi Tel Aviv’s latest success story

After last year’s MVP performance, Maccabi Tel Aviv pounced on the Bat Shlomo native and added the young Sabra to its cadre.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL TEL AVIV players are all smiles during their 3-1 victory over Hapoel Jerusalem at Teddy Stadium.

Stav Turiel’s brace leads Hapoel Tel Aviv to win over Hapoel Jerusalem in Premier League clash

In addition, Maccabi Haifa and Beersheba secure wins while Beitar honors former hostage Elkana Bohbot before a goalless draw with Maccabi Tel Aviv.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

UK police call to review ban of Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from European soccer match

The police and crime commissioner (PCC) for the West Midlands called for an "immediate review” of the decision not to allow Israeli supporters to attend a game in Birmingham.

OCTOBER 17, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
Maccabi Tel Aviv fans inside Toumba Stadium, Thessaloniki, Greece, September 24, 2025

Maccabi Tel Aviv fans barred from attending game in UK against Aston Villa

The team cited "a number of physical and safety factors" when announcing that no visiting fans would be allowed in the stadium

OCTOBER 16, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
Maccabi Tel Aviv's Saied Abu Farchi celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates, Topola, Serbia, October 2, 2025.

Maccabi Tel Aviv falls to 1-3 in EuroLeague as Holon, Herzliya lose

Maccabi Tel Aviv suffers a tough 92-71 loss to Barcelona in Euroleague action, dropping to 1-3 • Marcio Santos leads with 18 points as the team struggles to find rhythm ahead of Thursday’s game.

OCTOBER 15, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV'S Lonnie Walker shoots during the yellow-and-blue's 92-71 Euroleague loss to host Barcelona on Tuesday night.

Maccabi outlasts Hapoel in historic Euroleague Tel Aviv derby

Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Hapoel 103–90 in the first Euroleague derby between the clubs, with a fourth-quarter surge sealing the win in Sofia.

OCTOBER 10, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
MACCABI TEL AVIV guard Jeff Dowtin Jr. brought energy and leadership to the backcourt, scoring 13 fourth-quarter points to help the yellow-and-blue beat Hapoel Tel Aviv 103-90 in the Euroleague.

From Brazil to Tel Aviv, Marcio Santos eyes Euroleague glory

The 22-year-old Brazilian center shares his journey from Brazil to Germany to Tel Aviv and his ambitions for Maccabi’s new season.

OCTOBER 8, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV'S Brazilian newcomer Marcio Santos is embracing his first Euroleague season with confidence and ambition as he looks to help the yellow-and-blue chase continental success.

Tight battles as Israeli teams still hitting stride

High-energy, European-level games have defined this dynamic season so far.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL BEERSHEBA'S Dan Bitton celebrates after scoring the lone goal in the Southern Reds' 1-0 victory over host Maccabi Haifa at Sammy Ofer Stadium.

Israel's refusal to be annihilated shouldn't lead to becoming a boycotted sports pariah - editorial

Calls to ban Israeli teams from European competitions equate Israel with Russia, risking sport becoming a battlefield for politics instead of unity.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025ByJPOST EDITORIAL
PAOK fans gather in the city center to protest against Maccabi Tel Aviv - Thessaloniki, Greece - September 24, 2025.

Hapoel Jerusalem, Hapoel Tel Aviv to duel in Winner Cup final

Hapoel Jerusalem downed Maccabi Tel Aviv 79-69 as Jared Harper starred once again to advance to the Winner Cup final.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
KHADEEN CARRINGTON (left) and Hapoel Jerusalem overcame Tamir Blatt (45) and Maccabi Tel Aviv over the weekend in their Winner Cup semifinal clash.

Dramatic weekend in Israeli Premier League, Maccabi Tel Aviv snatch 2-1 win over Hapoel Jerusalem

At Bloomfield Stadium, Maccabi Tel Aviv left it late to snatch a 2-1 win over Hapoel Jerusalem; Beitar Jerusalem also had to dig deep, edging Ironi Kiryat Shmona 2-1 at Teddy Stadium.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV's Ali Camara celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal to lift the yellow-and-blue to a 2-1 victory over Hapoel Jerusalem at Bloomfield Stadium.

Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Jerusalem face off in historic Super Cup

The Israel Basketball League will hold a Super Cup clash between beloved Israeli teams Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
AFTER FINISHING June's finals tied at 1-1 when the Iran war broke out, Hapoel Jerusalem and Maccabi Tel Aviv will duel in the season-opening Super Cup on Sunday.