Israeli football

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 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.

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

 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

Visa denials and protests shadow FIFA as World Cup kicks off

 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.

Beitar Jerusalem keeps control of tight championship race


Beersheba bounced from Europa League • Mac TA preps for Pafos

The Southern Reds will now drop down to the second round of the Conference League, where they will face AEK Athens.

 LUCAS VENTURA (in red) and Hapoel Beersheba put up a strong fight, but fell to Bulgarian side Levski Sofia in penalties after a 1-1 two-legged tie in Europa League first-round qualifying.

Foreign players and league structure reforms approved across Israeli soccer

The reform expands the foreign player quota in the Israeli Premier League and restructures the domestic league system.

Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Israeli soccer clubs set sights on continental action

Maccabi Tel Aviv draws tough Champions League opponent • Beersheba faces familiar foe

 MACCABI TEL AVIV (in yellow) and Hapoel Beersheba (in red) were among the four Israeli clubs to learn their European competition opponents this week.

Israel beats Slovakia 1-0 in friendly match

The blue-and-white had previously defeated Estonia 3-1, improving their 2026 World Cup qualifying record to two wins and one loss in three matches.

 THE INTERNATIONAL friendly between Israel and Slovakia on Tuesday night – won 1-0 by the blue-and-white – was played at an empty Nagyerdei Stadion in Debrecen, Hungary, due to security concerns.

Footvolley league returns with top talent and vibrant beach scene

Footvolley – a mix of beach volleyball and soccer – was born on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro in the 1960s as a way around laws banning soccer on the sand.

 HIGH-FLYING action on the sand: Footvolley players battle it out at Frishman Beach in Tel Aviv during the Yaaz Footvolley League, where skill, speed, and summer vibes collide.

Lost and found: Tefillin return after two years - opinion

The mitzvah of returning a lost item, 'hashavat aveidah,' requires a person to actively seek out and return lost property to its rightful owner, provided that the item has identifying markings.

 Naveh at his bar mitzvah with Barbara Sofer and Dr. Gerald Schroeder, proud grandparents.

Blue-and-White eyes second win as World Cup qualifying heats up

The team that will face Estonia will be composed of some of the veteran Israeli players as well as a number of up-and-coming stars.

 OSCAR GLOUKH, still just 21, is expected to play a key role in Israel’s World Cup qualifier tonight at Estonia and in the following friendly against Slovakia.

Ben Shimon preps Israel squad for World Cup qualifiers vs Estonia, Slovakia

The blue-and-white team aims to improve its record of one win and one loss, seeking another victory against the Estonians, whom they defeated in March.

 ISRAEL COACH Ran Ben Shimon had to make a number of difficult roster decisions ahead of the upcoming international window of contests.

From the pitch to our hearts: The life and legacy of beloved Gadi Kinda

“This is the biggest tragedy to hit the club since the death of Avi Ran in 1987,” said a senior official at Maccabi Haifa.

 Gadi Kinda – pictured above in 2023 during his MLS tenure with Sporting Kansas City – passed away this week at 31, with the Israeli midfielder leaving a legacy of talent, humility, and grace both on and off the field.

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.