Football

West Midlands Police chief steps down over Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban scandal, offers no apology

CC Craig Guilford offered no apology for the erroneous policing of the Maccabi match, blaming "political and media frenzy" for his departure.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
Police officer and security staff look on as protesters display banners before Maccabi Tel Aviv faces Aston Villa, in Birmingham, UK, November 6, 2025
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
Iranian filmmaker Javad Ganji, believed to be killed during a protest in Tehran, in an undated picture.

Iranian filmmaker Javad Ganji killed in Tehran protests, anti-regime data shows

Iranian filmmaker Javad Ganji, 39, was shot during protests in Tehran's Sadeghiyeh area, according to Hengaw and the National Council of Resistance of Iran's data.

|ByJAMES GENN
Azeez Al-Shaair, a longtime pro-Palestinian advocate, answers a postgame question while donning the message "STOP THE GENOCIDE" on his eye black, Jan. 12, 2026.

Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair wears ‘stop the genocide’ eye black

“Given the recent events in Israel and Gaza, this nonprofit provides medical aid and essential supplies to children injured and left homeless by the bombings in Gaza,” said Al-Shaair.

|ByJOSEPH STRAUSS/JTA

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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Ben Shimon sets goals for blue-and-white amid injuries and high hopes

The Israel National Team aims for its first Nations League points against France and Italy, emphasizing player development and teamwork under coach Ran Ben Shimon.

OCTOBER 9, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
ISRAEL COACH Ran Ben Shimon will lead the blue-and-white into a pair of challenging Nations League contests against France and Italy over the next week, with the National Team still in search of its first points of the campaign.

FIFA to investigate alleged discrimination by Israel raised by Palestine FA

In its proposal, the PFA wanted FIFA to adopt "appropriate sanctions" against Israeli teams, including the national side and clubs.

OCTOBER 3, 2024ByREUTERS
Palestinian Football Association President Jibril Rajoub speaks during the 74th FIFA Congress, May 17, 2024, in Bangkok.