Football

Iranian football players face government pressure to return to Iran, as families warn against it

The exact number of delegation members seeking protection remains unclear, with accounts from activists, officials, and Iranian state media differing.

|ByOMID HABIBINIA/THE MEDIA LINE
THE REMAINING members of Iran’s women’s national football team embrace a member of the support staff who had refused to board the plane.
WHETHER AT the club level for US Lecce or playing for the Israel national team Omri Gandelman has become a reliable contributor and fan favorite.

Omri Airlines: The meteoric rise of Israeli midfielder Gandelman with Italy’s Lecce

Gandelman has transformed into the “new face” of US Lecce in just a few short weeks, a player in the right place at the right time to secure a vital 2-1 victory.

|ByITAY GODER
Fatemeh Pasandideh of Iran during the AFC Women's Asian Cup Group A match between South Korea and Iran at Robina Stadium on the Gold Coast, Australia, March 2, 2026.

Australia to grant visas to five members of Iranian women's soccer team after Trump appeal

The players, who were playing in the Women’s Asian Cup in Australia, stood silent last week during the Iranian national anthem, which was interpreted by hardliners in Iran as a sign of treason.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
BEITAR JERUSALEM defender Luka Gadrani has brought stability to the club’s back line since arriving from Kairat Almaty, helping the capital side stay in title contention.

Luka Gadrani anchors Beitar Jerusalem’s defense as championship race heats up

Gadrani, who joined the club at the end of September from Kairat Almaty, has been one of the standouts as the Georgian national team defender provides a cool, calm, and collected presence.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

Lanistar on Brazil, Reinventing Itself, and Targeting Multi-Billion-Dollar Market

DECEMBER 12, 2024ByISAAC KAPLAN

BYU’s Jake Retzlaff signs historic NIL deal with Manischewitz

“Manischewitz has always been part of my life," Retzlaff said.

DECEMBER 9, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Jake Retzlaff with a box of Manischewitz latke mix.

Lior Refaelov's late heroics secure Maccabi Haifa win over Petah Tikva

Refaelov’s brilliance lifts Mac Haifa • Beitar and Hapoel draw in front of record Teddy crowd.

DECEMBER 4, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Israel soccer story by Joshua Halickman on Page 8 – Picture of Beitar Jerusalem's Patrick Twumasi.

Israel National Team defeats Belgium 1-0, in first win of the campaign

Shua’s late strike lifts Ben Shimon & Co. to landmark Nations League conquest of Belgium

NOVEMBER 18, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
ISRAEL TEAMMATES Daniel Peretz (left) and Raz Shlomo celebrate after the blue-and-white beat Belgium 1-0 late Sunday in Nations League action in Budapest.

The goal against Red Star Belgarde that made Barcelona fans fall in love with Maradona

As Barcelona FC is set to meet Red Star Belgrade, the expected game brings back memories of a famous goal.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Maradona mural in Naples. Paky Cassano.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators storm FFF Paris offices, protesting upcoming Israel-France game

The game, which is planned in the framework of the UEFA Nations League, is set to take place on November 14. 

NOVEMBER 5, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A protestor holds a sign on top of a traffic light during a pro-Palestinian protest in central Paris, France. May 29, 2024.

Haifa derby in Jerusalem? Maccabi dominates Hapoel in soccer match

Beitar up to 2nd place after shutout of Hadera • K8 shocks Mac Tel Aviv • Beersheba beats Ashdod

NOVEMBER 5, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
SEAN GOLDBERG (left) and Maccabi Haifa overcame their city rival this week, with the Greens netting a 4-1 derby win over Hapoel Haifa in the capital.

Just in case: Mossad agents to join Maccabi Tel Aviv FC trip to Amsterdam

In the first year of a revamped format, the yellow-and-blue currently sit in 34th place out of 36 teams in the Europa League, with three losses from three games.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
STAV LEMKIN (in yellow) and Maccabi Tel Aviv will aim to grab their first points of the Europa League campaign when they visit Ajax in Amsterdam.

Italians beat the Israeli national team in Nations League game

The Israeli national teams gives it their best in the Nations League.

OCTOBER 15, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Playing in a Nations League group with powerhouses Italy, France and Belgium has been humbling for Israel.

FC 25: Back on the field with new exercises

The annual football simulation from EA SPORTS shows minor but significant improvements with a more dynamic system for player movements and more depth in the training plan.

OCTOBER 10, 2024ByLIOR NOVIK
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