Maccabi Haifa news

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.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
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.
HAPOEL TEL AVIV’S Liran Rotman assisted on the winning goal and made up for his penalty miss in last week’s derby as the Reds beat Hapoel Beersheba 2-1 at Bloomfield.

Beitar Jerusalem moves into top spot

Hapoel Beersheba falls late to Hapoel Tel Aviv • Maccabi Haifa dominates Maccabi Tel Aviv

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
BEITAR JERUSALEM players celebrate with Timoti Muzie (center) after his 33rd-minute tally provided all the scoring in Beitar’s 1-0 win over Maccabi Bnei Reineh.

Beitar Jerusalem grabs share of first place in win against Maccabi Bnei Reineh

Beersheba still tops table on goal difference • Macaabi Tel Aviv edges Sakhnin • Hapoel Haifa, Hapoel TA draw

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
A Maccabi Haifa banner displaying an offensive, violent, and misogynistic picture of a female fan.

Maccabi Haifa displays misogynistic banner during derby soccer match with Hapoel Haifa

The banner showed an offensive, violent, and misogynistic picture of a female fan with the Hapoel Haifa shirt, and caused widespread criticism.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Beersheba maintains hold on first place

Maccabi, Hapoel split points in Haifa derby • Maccabi Tel Aviv edges K8 • Beitar draws Hadera

FEBRUARY 11, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
AFTER MOVING from Hapoel Haifa crosstown to Maccabi Haifa last month, forward Guy Melamed (right) featured in Monday’s 1-1 derby draw.

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.

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.

Yellow-and-blue blanks Greens in Israel Classico

The hosts had a chance to add a third goal via a penalty after Dor Peretz was brought down in the area, but Osher Davida’s attempt was saved by Haifa goalkeeper Sharif Kaiuf.

OCTOBER 21, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV players celebrate their first goal in Saturday's 2-0 Israel Classico victory over Maccabi Haifa at Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem.

Maccabi Tel Aviv falls in Europe, as fans in Israel were kept home

The latest on Israeli football including the results of Maccabi Tel Aviv, Haifa, Beitar Jerusalem, and more.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV’S Dor Peretz (left) in action with S.C. Braga’s Roger Fernandes during the clubs’ Europa League clash in Portugal, which Maccabi lost 2-1.

Maccabi Haifa drops Hapoel Be’er Sheva 3-0

Maccabi Haifa’s 3-0 win over Hapoel Be’er Sheva secures a spot in the Toto Cup semifinals. Goals from Dean David, Gadi Kinda, and Dia Saba.

JULY 22, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
FOR THE second straight season, Maccabi Haifa is eying the Champions League group stage after getting past Sheriff Tiraspol in the second round of qualifying.

Maccabi Tel Aviv beats Maccabi Haifa in soccer match, title on tap

At Teddy Stadium, Hapoel walked over Beitar 3-0 in the Jerusalem derby as the capital city was painted red in a dominant performance.

MAY 14, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV teammates celebrate on the pitch during their 1-0 away victory over Maccabi Haifa at Sammy Ofer Stadium, a result that virtually clinched the Israel Premier League championship for the yellow-and-blue.

Maccabi Haifa keeps pressure on Maccabi TA

Green is victorious while Sakhnin holds yellow-and-blue to draw • Hap Haifa beats Beersheba

MAY 8, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI HAIFA teammates Lior Refaelov and Frantzdy Pierrot celebrate during the Greens’ 5-1 victory over Maccabi Bnei Reineh this week in Israel Premier League action.

Maccabi Tel Aviv holds Maccabi Haifa in Clasico draw

MACCABI TEL AVIV’s Gabi Kanichowsky shoots between a pair of Maccabi Haifa defenders during the yellow-and-blue’s 1-1 draw with Maccabi Haifa this week in Israel Premier League championship.

APRIL 9, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Picture of Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Maccabi Haifa

Mac TA, Mac Haifa crash out of Europe

Maccabi Tel Aviv was eliminated from European competition after a lose to Olympiacos, while Maccabi Haifa was also knocked out against Fiorentina.

MARCH 18, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV coach Robbie Keane saw his squad squander a 4-1 UEFA Conference League lead to Olympiacos, losing 6-1 in the second leg to fall 7-5 on aggregate.