Israeli football

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 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.

Maccabi Haifa goalkeeper Yermakov’s resolve in uncertain times

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

‘YOU DON'T choose when to take things seriously,’ said Israel coach Ran Ben Shimon this week before the national team’s final qualifier in Moldova.

Israel national soccer team aims to finish 2026 World Cup qualifiers on a strong note


The Arab Israeli woman breaking the glass ceiling of sports management

When asked what her most important message is for boys and girls today, Bader emphasized that women do not need to sacrifice their religious beliefs or traditions in order to follow their dreams.

Sanaa Bader at the Leicester City FC King Power Stadium in Leicester, England.

Basketball and soccer leagues set to resume despite lockdown

Despite extension of lockdown, Israeli sports teams get nod to resume play • Maccabi Tel Aviv close to signing Cline.

ISRAELI SPORTS FANS may be stuck at home for a bit longer, but they will be able to enjoy watching their favorite local teams on television.

Flash grenade placed outside Israeli soccer player's parents' house

Atzili is currently in the process of finalizing his signing with Maccabi Haifa FC, after he left Maccabi TLV last year for the Cypriot Apoel Nikosia following statutory rape allegations.

Graffitti which was sprayed outside the home of soccer player Omer Atzili's parents' on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021.

Hapoel Beersheba bests Beitar Jerusalem

Ashdod shocks Maccabi Tel Aviv • Haifa blanks K8 Petah Tikva nails injury-time winner to beat Bnei Yehuda

In an entertaining Premier League match in the capital, Hapoel Beersheba upended host Beitar Jerusalem 2-1 on Monday night at Teddy Stadium.

Emirati royal in talks on buying Jerusalem’s Beitar soccer club

Hogeg clarified that if there is a sale, control of the group will remain under him according to the outline that is being discussed.

BEITAR JERUSALEM forward Levi Garcia (top) scored a pair of goals on Monday night in the yellow-and-black’s 3-1 home victory over Maccabi Netanya in Premier League action

Blue-and-white beats Scotland

Solomon's first National Team tally helps Israel avoid Nations League relegation with 1-0 home triumph

ISRAEL FORWARD Manor Solomon (10) celebrates with his teammates after scoring for the blue-and-white in its 1-0 victory over Scotland in the Nations League action on Wednesday night in Netanya.

Israel's Blue-and-white team hopes take a hit vs Czechs

Ruttensteiner’s troops suffer 1-0 Nations League defeat • Final group game vs Scotland on tap

 EYAL GOLASA (22) and the Israel National Team were tripped up by Ales Mateju (left) and the Czech Republic on Sunday night, with the blue-and-white falling to a 1-0 away loss that puts its goal of staying in League B of the Nations League in peril.

Surprising standings early in campaign

Maccabi Petah Tikva tops the table, with Bnei Yehuda in 2nd place • Beitar, Hap TA draw 1-1

BNEI YEHUDA FORWARD Amit Zenati kicks a penalty that he converted for the decisive goal in the 79th minute of his team’s 1-0 home victory over Ashdod SC on Sunday night in Israel Premier League action at Bloomfield Stadium.

Israeli sports commentator fired after making racist remarks live on air

In response to a missed strike, Sport 5 commentator Shlomo Sharaf issued the remark: "He should go eat bananas; I would put him on the plane and deport him right now."

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Regev: Stop Culture Minister from interfering with national coach position

"Even if Regev continues to make political rounds on the backs of Israeli sports, the simple picture will not change: She is interfering in matters not hers."

Miri  Regev