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


Gilboa/Galil grabs upset win over Maccabi TA

Hapoel Jerusalem routs Beersheba • Hapoel Haifa, Herzliya, Holon, Galil Elyon also victorious

 HAPOEL JERUSALEM’S Sean Kilpatrick (right) drives to the hoops past Hapoel Beersheba defender Amit Suss for two of his game-high 28 points in the Reds’ 90-72 home victory over the Southerners on Monday night in Winner League action.

Hungary devours Israel

Blue-and-white to remain in Europe's Group B after falling 44-19 in tackle football clash on the road

 Israel tackle football story by Jerusalem Post Sports Staff – Picture of Israel-vs-Hungary

Tal Ben Haim: A blue-and-white soccer career, well played

After decades on pitch locally and abroad at highest levels, Tal Ben Haim transitions into coaching.

 Israel's Tal Ben Haim

Arab-Israeli soccer star Munas Dabbur heavily booed during Israel win

Dabbur was booed by Israeli fans throughout the night as the national team celebrated one of their most significant victories in recent years.

 Israel's Munas Dabbur celebrates scoring Israel's second goal of the game with Bibras Natcho.

Israel wins 5-2 against Austria in World Cup qualifying match

Continuing their winning streak against 4-0 over the Faroe Islands last week, Israel met Austria at the Sammy Ofer Stadium in Haifa

 Soccer Football - World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group F - Israel v Austria - Sammy Ofer Stadium, Haifa, Israel - September 4, 2021 Israel's Shon Weissman celebrates scoring their fourth goal with teammates.

Maccabi Haifa footballers receive third COVID-19 vaccine

Both senior and youth players got jabbed by MDA paramedics, as part of the campaign to encourage the Israeli public to get vaccinated.

 Maccabi Haifa captain Neta Lavi receives the third COVID-19 jab.

Multiple upsets to open soccer campaign

Sakhnin tops Maccabi Tel Aviv • Hapoel Tel Aviv defeats Ashdod • Hadera holds Mac Haifa

AFTER FINISHING second and third, respectively, in the standings last season, Maccabi Tel Aviv (in yellow) and Ashdod SC both opened the new campaign with losses.

Israeli soccer action heats up, team to travel to Europe

Mac TA, Mac Haifa, Beersheba all advance in Conference League as Ashdod falls * Hapoel tops Beitar in Toto Cup Jerusalem derby * Lille edges PSG at Bloomfield

 LILLE PLAYERS celebrate their 1-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain this week at Bloomfield Stadium in Tel Aviv to win the French Super Cup.

Second-division Israeli soccer team ties with Italy's Atalanta

Atalanta held possession of the ball for most of the match • the team in recent years has become a prominent member of the Italian league as well as the European Champions League

Premier League soccer ball, illustrative

Joint List MK to FC Barcelona president: Cancel match vs Beitar Jerusalem

Last year, Around 1,200 people joined Meretz MK Tamar Zandberg in demanding Defense Minister Benny Gantz designate Beitar's far-right fan club 'La Familia' as a terrorist organization.

SUPPORTERS OF Beitar Jerusalem cheer for their team during a soccer match against Maccabi Umm el-Fahm  at Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem.