Maccabi Haifa news

From the bench to the spotlight: Adam Grimberg’s golden opportunity

At 17, Adam Grimberg was singled out as Maccabi Haifa’s future striker. With Melamed injured and Kani out, Grimberg returns as secondary striker, positioned for a debut vs Petah Tikva.

|BySHLOMO WEISS
Grimberg returns to Bachar’s squad.
Yaakov Shahar, president of Maccabi Haifa.

Yaakov Shahar puts Maccabi Haifa up for sale for $100 million

Calcalist reports the owner hires an investment bank to sell all his stake. Potential buyers include tech entrepreneurs who support the club and may acquire a minority stake with a billionaire.

|BySHLOMO WEISS
Hapoel Jerusalem forward Yotam Hanochi (center) celebrates with teammates during the Reds’ 92-69 victory over Hapoel Holon.

Maccabi Tel Aviv drops 120 on Galil Elyon as Hapoel Jerusalem, Hapoel Tel Aviv claim basketball win

Clark led the way with 16 points, TJ Leaf added 15, and Will Rayman and Keaton Wallace scored 14 apiece. Maurice Kemp led Galil Elyon with 27 points.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Dasa in Israel national team kit.

Eli Dasa agrees to join Maccabi Haifa on a two-year deal

The right-back was in talks with Hapoel Beersheba but opted for the Greens, returning to the Israeli Premier League after seven years in the Netherlands and Russia.

|BySHLOMO WEISS

Maccabi tops Hapoel in explosive TA derby

Yellow-and-blue atop the table after Bnei Reineh upsets Maccabi Haifa • Both Jerusalem clubs lose.

OCTOBER 11, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
IT HAS been an uncharacteristic frustrating few weeks for Maccabi Haifa, with Bnei Reineh shocking the back-to-back Israeli champion 1-0 in local Premier League play

Mac Haifa beats Mac TA in battle of titans

Dean David’s brace lifts Greens • Beersheba rallies in Netanya • Windy draw for K8, Hap Haifa.

OCTOBER 2, 2022ByJOSH HALICKMAN
DEAN DAVID (21) celebrates after his second goal of the game sealed Maccabi Haifa’s 2-0 Premier League home victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv at Sammy Ofer Stadium.

Police file charges against Israeli man who hugged Messi at PSG vs Maccabi Haifa game

The suspect in question is a 23-year-old resident from Ma'ale Adumim, who was arrested and interrogated immediately after the incident.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022ByGADI ZAIG
Photo of the person who burst onto the soccer field to hug soccer player Lionel Messi September 14, 2022.

Maccabi Haifa suffers setback vs Hapoel Jerusalem

Greens surrender first place with surprising defeat in the capital • Maccabi Tel Aviv routs Beitar.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL JERUSALEM (in red) earned perhaps its biggest victory since being promoted last year, beating reigning Israeli champion Maccabi Haifa 3-0 at Teddy Stadium

Paris Saint-Germain’s Big 3 too much for Maccabi Haifa

Greens hold own against French powerhouse • Messi, Mbappe and Neymar all score in 3-1 triumph

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Paris Saint-Germain's Lionel Messi shoots against Maccabi Haifa’s Daniel Sundgren during the teams’ Champions League clash at Sammy Ofer Stadium this week.

Maccabi Haifa impress Europe in Champions League defeat to Messi's PSG

Despite scoring the first goal of the match, the Israeli champions were downed by the Parisian stars in a fearless display against the French champions.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022ByTAL SPUNGIN
Paris St Germain's Lionel Messi in action with Maccabi Haifa's Josh Cohen

Maccabi Haifa goes from Ness Ziona to PSG

Messi & Co. visit Greens in Champions League • Hapoel beats Beitar for Jerusalem bragging rights.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL JERUSALEM (in red) was the better squad all around on Monday night against Beitar Jerusalem, winning the Israel Premier League derby 1-0 at Teddy Stadium

Maccabi Haifa tunes up for Champions League duel at Benfica

Greens get by Beersheba • Mac TA tops K8 • Beitar beats Ness Ziona • Hapoel Jerusalem blanks Ashdod

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Maccabi Haifa teammates Frantzdy Pierrot (9) and Omer Atzily celebrate after hooking up for the game-winning goal in the Greens’ 2-1 victory over Hapoel Beersheba ahead of tonight’s opening Champions League group stage showdown in Portugal against Benfica.

Greens flying high, at home and abroad

Beersheba books spot in Conference League group stage on penalties • Maccabi Tel Aviv eliminated

AUGUST 28, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Maccabi Haifa continued its torrid pace on Saturday, following up its qualifying for the Champions League group stage with a 4-1 win over Maccabi Netanya in local play.

Maccabi Haifa rejoices and looks ahead

With hero’s welcome to Israel after qualifying for Champions League, Greens captain Lavi reflects.

AUGUST 26, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI HAIFA fans celebrate at Ben-Gurion Airport while they await the return of the team from Serbia following the Greens’ 5-4 aggregate victory over Red Star Belgrade to advance to the group stage of the Champions League.