Israeli football

Hapoel Beersheba to play in Germany with no fans in attendance after Belgium ban

The mayor of the Belgian city of Leuven, Mohamed Ridouani, decided that no Israeli team would play in the city's stadium because of security concerns.

HAPOEL BEERSHEBA midfielder Niv Yehoshua (28) battles for possession during the Southern Reds’ hard-fought 1-0 victory over Red Star Belgrade in the first leg of UEFA Champions League third-round qualifying.
Israel Coach Ran Ben Shimon has challenged the blue-and-white to compete for the top two places in its Nations League group as the team begins a demanding international campaign.

Israel head coach Ran Ben Shimon addresses grueling schedule ahead of Nations League opener

Pro-Palestinian protest in Ireland, September 13, 2026.

Ireland soccer manager thanks prime minister for support over genocide claims ahead of Israel match

Tai Baribo #9 of DC United chases down the ball against St. Louis CITY FC at Audi Field on May 16, 2026 in Washington; illustrative.

'Messi will take MLS Golden Boot, that does not interest me,' Israeli star soccer striker to 'Post'


Maccabi Tel Aviv firing on all cylinders as perfect start to season continues

The yellow-and-blue are a perfect 4-0, with wins over Israeli league heavyweights Maccabi Haifa, Hapoel Beersheba and Hapoel Tel Aviv, including a convincing 4-1 derby victory at Bloomfield Stadium.

MACCABI TEL AVIV has emerged as the early frontrunner in the Israeli Premier League championship race after a perfect 4-0 start to the season.

Sokler leads Maccabi Tel Aviv past Hapoel Beersheba to maintain perfect season start

Amir Ganah pulled a goal back to cut the lead to 2-1 at halftime. Sokler found the back of the net again off a Varela cross, while Peretz added a marker as well to take the 4-1 win.

MACCABI TEL AVIV'S Dor Peretz celebrates the 4-1 victory over Hapoel in the Tel Aviv derby, a win that kept the yellow-and-blue atop the Israel Premier League table with a perfect 4-0 record.

Maccabi Tel Aviv’s beats Maccabi Haifa 3-1 in Clasico, Maccabi Netanya crushes Beitar Jerusalem

"We could have pressed more and been more aggressive, we could have done a better job against a team like Maccabi Tel Aviv who were coming off a tough loss," Haifa coach Barak Bachar said.

MACCABI TEL AVIV players celebrate their third goal in the yellow-and-blue’s 3-1 home Premier League victory over Maccabi Haifa at Bloomfield Stadium.

Record-breaking Israeli soccer star Khalaili transfer canceled after failed test, Inter announces

"We had negotiated the acquisition of Khalaili, who failed the medical examinations, as communicated to us by CONI," Inter Milan president Giuseppe Marotta announced.

Anan Khalaili celebrates scoring the second goal against Olympique de Marseille.

FIFA plans to organize match between Israel, Palestine during September U-15 tournament - report

The match would be played during a symbolic tournament in the US, with players from all 211 of FIFA’s member associations present, including Russia.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino Press Conference - Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico - June 10, 2026 FIFA President Gianni Infantino with the FIFA World Cup trophy during the press conference.

Visa denials and protests shadow FIFA as World Cup kicks off

Iran’s World Cup delegation says FIFA has failed to secure US entry for several officials, with 15 federation members denied visas ahead of the tournament, urging compliance with its rules.

 Team IR Iran Airport Arrival - FIFA World Cup 2026 TIJUANA, MEXICO - JUNE 07: Members of the Iranian national soccer team including midfielder Alireza Jahanbakhsh (R) arrive at Tijuana International Airport on June 7, 2026 in Tijuana, Mexico. The team's World Cup participation has been complicated

Beitar Jerusalem keeps control of tight championship race

The rough-and-tumble win kept the yellow-and-black in first place by a point over Hapoel Beersheba, while Hapoel fell for the first time this season at Bloomfield Stadium.

 Beitar Jerusalem players celebrate after scoring the lone goal of their 1-0 victory over Hapoel Tel Aviv at Bloomfield Stadium, a result that kept them in first place.

Why Israeli goalkeeper Daniel Peretz is making headlines in Britain

Peretz emerged as one of the more talked-about figures in British football coverage after helping Southampton beat Arsenal for the British FA Cup.

Southampton's Daniel Peretz celebrates after Shea Charles scores their second goal.

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.

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.

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.