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.

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.
MEMBERS OF the Islamic Republic of Iran team pose prior to 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.

Iranian women's soccer team refuses to sing national anthem, chess player calls out regime

 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

A detailed view of the Vince Lombardi Trophy during Super Bowl LX Opening Night at San Jose McEnery Convention Center on February 02, 2026 in San Jose, California.

Seattle Seahawks win Super Bowl LX 29-13 over New England Patriots


Israel’s sports world pays tribute to fallen soldiers Yoav Raver and Chen Gross

Raver chose to enlist in the IDF's Yahalom unit as a combat engineer, though he could have continued playing basketball professionally.

 Yoav Raver Hapoel played for Kfar Saba youth basketball team before his death in the Gaza Strip on Friday, June 6, 2025.

PSG fans display 'stop genocide in Gaza' banner during Champions League final

The banner could potentially lead to a 10,000 euro fine for PSG, though the team has not made a statement acknowledging the banner.

 Paris Saint-Germain fans displayed a banner reading “Stop genocide in Gaza” during the Champions League final

When football and politics collide: The final whistle for Gary Lineker - opinion

Gary Lineker's political commentary as host of the BBC’s Match of the Day tarnished his sports legacy.

 BRITISH PRIME MINISTER Keir Starmer laughs with Gary Lineker during a reception ahead of St. George’s Day at 10 Downing Street last month. Lineker’s hostility toward Israel became pronounced, unrelenting, and, most recently, unacceptable, the writer asserts.

UK police arrest man after ploughing car into football fans celebrating Liverpool title win

Videos on social media show a large grey car driving into large crowds of fans lining the street.

 Premier League - Liverpool Victory Parade - Liverpool, Britain - May 26, 2025 Emergency services at the scene after multiple people were hit by a car during the Victory parade.

HŠK Zrinjski clinches ninth national title with win over Igman

Zrinjski Mostar defeats Igman 3–0 to secure its ninth Bosnian Premier League title, marking another milestone in the club’s historic football legacy.

Vice president of HŠK Zrinjski Amir Gross Kabiri

Maccabi Tel Aviv revels in Israel Premier League championship

Yellow-and-blue blows out Beitar to edge Beersheba • Zahavi nets brace in final game with club

 MACCABI TEL AVIV players celebrate after capturing the Israeli Premier League title over the weekend, the yellow-and-blue’s record 26th championship.

Maccabi Tel Aviv takes edge in title race

Hapoel Beersheba draw with Beitar Jerusalem puts yellow-and-blue in driver’s seat with a game left.

 MACCABI TEL AVIV players celebrate during their 3-0 victory over Maccabi Haifa, a result that put the yellow-and-blue in first place with one game left in the season.

Former Israel National Team player Gadi Kinda dies at 31

Kinda had been battling a serious medical condition for the past several weeks, and had received several messages of support from the Israeli soccer community.

 AA Gent's Stefan Mitrovic in action with Maccabi Haifa's Gadi Kinda on February 15, 2024.

Five stars, one fashion campaign

A first-of-its-kind move in Israel: Lee Cooper brings together five football players from rival teams as ambassadors for summer 2025, in a campaign with an investment of NIS 1.2 million.

 Lee Cooper's football team

Eran Zahavi to announce his leave from Maccabi Tel Aviv at end of season

Though there was a mutual option to extend his contract, Zahavi independently chose to step away, marking the end of his second stint with the club.

 ERAN ZAHAVI has not chosen to retire, but the 37-year-old Israeli striker will not play next season with Maccabi Tel Aviv.