soccer

Maccabi Haifa harassed by fans, security, and stadium staff at game in Italy

After the game, Maccabi Haifa claimed that they had also received abuse from the security personnel at the stadium, who called the team "terrorists." 

Maccabi Tel Aviv jumps out to big lead over Olympiacos, Haifa drops thriller

Israeli teams in European soccer play had mixed results over the weekend as Maccabi Tel Aviv won in Greece while Maccabi Haifa fell in dramatic fashion in Hungary.

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
11/03/2024

Israeli soccer star leaves UK team after pro-Palestinian fan treatment

Luzon, the chief of Maccabi Petah Tikvah, said in a statement on Sport 5 that pro-Palestinian fans left Abada “no choice” but to leave Celtic FC.

How a chat on Lionel Messi saved this Israeli grandmother on October 7

Esther Cuño, 90, credits her survival on October 7 to a conversation she had with Hamas terrorists on Argentinian soccer player Lionel Messi.

Maccabi Tel Aviv, Maccabi Haifa neck and neck

Both Maccabi Tel Aviv and Maccabi Haifa won, but yellow-and-blue takes over lead as Green deducted a point • Beersheba blanks Beitar

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
06/03/2024

Professional soccer tournament in Argentina features a Jewish team for the first time in 57 years

“It is also one more opportunity to make our position clear: defend Israel every minute, demand justice and the release of all those kidnapped by terrorism.”

By JUAN MELAMED/JTA
02/03/2024

Pierrot nets 4 as Maccabi Haifa retains lead

Mac Tel Aviv keeps pace by edging Beersheba • Beitar draws Netanya in Itzhaki’s sideline debut

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
26/02/2024

Maccabi TA trounces Netanya, tied for lead with Maccabi Haifa

Greens held in Haifa derby • Sakhnin stuns Beitar • Plenty of upset draws across the country

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
20/02/2024

South Africa-Palestine football match promoted by Hamas proxies, affiliates

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was present at the match, giving a speech calling to "Free Palestine."

12/02/2024

'Not like Russia': Israel will not be banned from soccer games

The announcement comes amid a call to boycott the Israeli team in world games by 12 countries. 

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