Soccer

Noam Shilian’s inspiring journey back to sport

Hapoel Tel Aviv hosted 11-year-old supporter Noam Shilian at training, offering a special moment of connection as he continues rehabilitation from a rare pain condition.

Noam Shilian enjoys a private visit with Hapoel Tel Aviv players
 Barnot Toth of Hungary is challenged by Jack Taylor of Republic of Ireland during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Republic of Ireland and Hungary at on September 06, 2025 in Dublin, Ireland.

Ireland commits to Israel fixtures despite calling for their expulsion

PALESTINIAN YOUTH soccer players play in a field next to the barrier separating Aida refugee camp from Jerusalem near Bethlehem in the West Bank.

Bethlehem soccer pitch becomes unlikely flashpoint in global soccer politics

HAPOEL BEERSHEBA’S Igor Zlatanovic (front) celebrates after scoring the Reds’ first goal in their 2-1 victory over Beitar Jerusalem this week at Turner Stadium.

Beersheba widens gap on Beitar Jerusalem, Maccabi Tel Aviv blanks Maccabi Bnei Reineh for third


Maccabi Tel Aviv waive ticket allocations for Aston Villa match following security, safety fears

Citing safety concerns over a “toxic atmosphere,” Maccabi Tel Aviv waived its away ticket allocation for the Europa League game against Aston Villa in Birmingham.

Maccabi Tel Aviv players pose for a team group photo before a UEFA Europa League match against GNK Dinamo Zagreb at a neutral venue in Serbia, October 2, 2025.

Tel Aviv derby canceled after fireworks and fan violence erupt at Bloomfield Stadium

Fireworks and flares thrown by Hapoel fans forced police to cancel the Tel Aviv derby, sending 30,000 fans home.

Hapoel Tel Aviv's fans' flares at Bloomfield Stadium.

Hind Rajab Foundation's anti-Israeli dossier may have influenced Maccabi Tel Aviv UK fan ban

HRF said its recent report 'Game Over Israel: Sports Culture as a Cog in Genocide' had been shared with local police and security bodies in the UK just a few weeks prior.

 Maccabi Tel Aviv's Saied Abu Farchi celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates, Topola, Serbia, October 2, 2025.

'Jews must be killed' shouted at Jewish player during Argentinian children's soccer match

A children’s football match in Argentina was suspended after a player shouted “Jews must be killed” at a rival.

THERE’S SOMETHING about a soccer ball that men, including the president of the state, find appealing – especially in the presence of champion players.

Tel Aviv derby called off after chaos at Bloomfield

The decision to suspend the Tel Aviv derby came after extensive use of pyrotechnics by fans led to injuries among both supporters and police officers.

 The pre-game scene at Bloomfield Stadium on Sunday night caused the police to call off the derby between arch-rivals Hapoel and Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Banning Jewish events in Europe: A victory for Islamist extremists and far-left forces - opinion

Maccabi Tel Aviv fans have been informed that they will not be able to attend their team's Europa League match against Aston Villa on 6 November.

The West Midlands Police has called for “an immediate review” of the decision not to allow supporters of Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv to attend November’s Europa League fixture against Aston Villa in Birmingham.

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.

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

 Maccabi Tel Aviv's Saied Abu Farchi celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates, Topola, Serbia, October 2, 2025.

Blue-and-white bows out of World Cup race race

Mistakes proved costly in the qualifier in Italy, with a 3-0 defeat officially eliminating the Israelis from contention.

ITALY'S GIANLUCA MANCINI scores Azzurri’s third goal past Israeli defender Or Blorian (5) in the 3-0 victory World Cup qualifying win for the hosts in Udine.

Clashes at pro-Palestinian march against Italy vs Israel FIFA World Cup qualifier

The march was attended by over 5,000 participants according to preliminary police estimates, and preceded the soccer match, which Italy ultimately won 3-0.

A pro-Palestine protester with a flare during a march against the Israeli soccer team ahead of the Italy v Israel match in Udine, Italy, October 14, 2025.