Soccer

Down the yellow-and-black road: Beitar Jerusalem’s title dream takes shape

Beitar, for the first time in what seemed to be eons, was atop the table with the season having just completed Matchday 19, as it took over sole possession of first place.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
BEITAR JERUSALEM coach Barak Itzhaki has quietly guided the yellow-and-black from early-season promise to an unlikely place atop the Israel Premier League table at midseason.
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
SV Werder Bremen President Dr. Hubertus Hess-Grunewald; Malte, Representative of the Hersh Friendship Circle; Alon Meyer, President of Makkabi Germany; Arnd Zeigler, SV Werder Stadium Speaker.

Maccabiah award honors Werder Bremen fans' stand against antisemitism

The award was given to the Hersh Goldberg-Polin Circle of Friends, which was created to commemorate slain Gaza hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin.

|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
Police officer and security staff look on as protesters display banners before Maccabi Tel Aviv faces Aston Villa, in Birmingham, UK, November 6, 2025

West Midlands Police chief steps down over Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban scandal, offers no apology

CC Craig Guilford offered no apology for the erroneous policing of the Maccabi match, blaming "political and media frenzy" for his departure.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER

Druze teens bring their story from Majdal Shams to Budapest through soccer

About 30 Druze teens from Majdal Shams, survivors of a Hezbollah rocket attack, will train and share their story in Hungary.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025ByIDAN KWELLER, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
The scene at the soccer field where a rocket crashed in Majdal Shams, July 27, 2024.

Israel beats Moldova 4-0, gets key win to aim for playoffs in WC Qualifiers round

With goals from Dror Peretz, Manor Solomon, Tai Baribo, and Oscar Gloukh, Israel left Moldova with three points and a good form to face Italy on Monday.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The World Cup qualifier soccer match between Moldova and Israel at Zimbru Stadium in Chisinau, Moldova, September 5, 2025.

Daniel Levy steps down after nearly 25 years, leaving impact of Jewish identity at Tottenham

Levy's departure, as one of the senior Jewish figures in English soccer, closes a chapter of Jewish leadership at a club with one of soccer’s most prominent Jewish fanbases.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR chairman Daniel Levy – who is leaving his role – is pictured in the stands before a Spurs Europa League match earlier this year.

Israel's national soccer team back to 2026 World Cup qualifying

Ben Shimon sets high goals for matches Moldova and Italy while balancing security challenges, player form, and squad unity.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
ISRAEL WINGER Manor Solomon (10) finalized a loan this week from Tottenham to Villarreal ahead of the blue-and-white’s pair of World Cup qualifiers this weekend, against Moldova and Italy, in which the 26-year-old is slated to feature.

Manor Solomon joins Villarreal on loan from Tottenham

Solomon, 25, first made waves in Israel with Maccabi Petah Tikva before moving to Shakhtar Donetsk in 2019, becoming the youngest Israeli to sign for the club.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
ISRAELI INTERNATIONAL Manor Solomon has made just six appearances for Tottenham since arriving in 2023, and has now been loaned out for a second straight season.

Between God and the devil: Beitar Jerusalem survives a goalless battle with Maccabi Haifa

Beitar Jerusalem overcame a red card early in the match to secure a scoreless draw with Maccabi Haifa.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
OMER ATZILI (right) and Beitar Jerusalem went down a man early, but still held on for a goalless draw against Maccabi Haifa at Teddy Stadium.

Tensions mount as Norway restricts Israel's world cup qualifier entry

Israel has been told it can only enter one day prior to kickoff due to what the Norwegians cited as security concerns.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
DAN BITON and the Israel national team resumes its World Cup qualifying campaign this week against Moldova.

Maccabi Tel Aviv beats Kyiv to advance in Europa League

With domestic and international soccer seasons in full swing, the competition is fierce and fast-paced.

AUGUST 31, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV players celebrate following their 3-2 aggregate victory over Dynamo Kyiv to advance to the regular season of the Europa League

Big moments define early-season league play

Beersheba storms back from 2 goals down to beat Netanya • Atzily’s brace secures Beitar’s win

AUGUST 26, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI NETANA defender Saba Khvadagiani (left) vies for the ball with Hapoel Beersehaba’s Alon Turgeman during the Reds’ 4-2 Premier League victory

European clashes and Israel opening action in new soccer season

Peretz powers Maccabi Tel Aviv past Kyiv • Hap TA, Mac Haifa, Ashdod make winning starts

AUGUST 24, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV midfielder Dor Peretz celebrates his second goal in the club’s 3-1 victory over Dynamo Kyiv in the first leg of their Europa League tie.