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Netanyahu planning to attend Beitar-Hapoel Beersheba final, denounced by Kibbutz Nir Oz

The State Cup Final, this year played between Beitar Jerusalem and Hapoel Beersheba, will take place at Bloomfield Stadium. It is usually attended by the Israeli President, not the Prime Minister.

|ByTAL SHALEV
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with President of the South American Football Association (CONMEBOL) and FIFA Vice President, Alejandro Domínguez at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem. September 7, 2023.
Fireworks and flares at a Beitar Jerusalem soccer match at Teddy Stadium, April 2025; illustrative.

Child injured by firework at Teddy Stadium during Beitar Jerusalem match

Beitar Jerusalem condemned the actions of the individuals involved and pledged full cooperation with the investigation.

|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
YARDEN SHUA scored and set up another goal in Beitar Jerusalem's 3-0 State Cup quarterfinal victory over Bnei Sakhnin.

Beitar Jerusalem to battle Bnei Reineh in State Cup semifinals

Beitar Jerusalem beat Bnei Sakhnin 3-0 after a goalless first half.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
DOR PERETZ (center) celebrates after scoring the yellow-and-blue’s second goal in its 3-1 conquest of host Hapoel Beersheba this week in Israel Premier League action at Turner Stadium.

Maccabi Tel Aviv tops table as championship race heats up

The yellow-and-blue started strong, taking a 1-0 lead when Weslley Patati cleaned up an Osher Davida ball from close range.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

High-scoring soccer thrills and emotional returns

Beersheba celebrates Horn homecoming by beating Tiberias • Beitar loses • Mac TA tops Sakhnin

FEBRUARY 18, 2025
ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
FANS AT Turner Stadium celebrate the return of hostage Iair Horn, who was honored before Hapoel Beersheba’s 4-0 victory over Ironi Tiberias.

This is how Beitar Jerusalem's promising goalkeeper celebrated his birthday

Raz Karmi, who represents the future generation of Israeli sports, has become part of the special collaboration between the Mania Jeans brand and the Premier League Administration.

FEBRUARY 4, 2025
ByWALLA! SPORTS
Raz Karmi

Beitar Jerusalem wears orange jerseys calling for the Bibas' return home

Beitar Jerusalem wore orange jerseys in match against Maccabi Tel Aviv to draw attention to the continued captivity of Shiri Bibas and her sons Ariel and Kfir in Gaza.

FEBRUARY 3, 2025
A person carries placards with pictures of Yarden Bibas, Kfir Bibas and Ariel Bibas, who have been held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023 attack, on the day of the release of hostages as part of a ceasefire deal in Gaza between Hamas and Israel, in Tel Aviv, Israel February 1, 2025.

Surprising victories shake things up in Israeli soccer

From last-minute Tiberias equalizer vs Maccabi Tel Aviv to Beitar Jerusalem’s collapse, Premier League delivers drama.

JANUARY 13, 2025
ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Caption: OMER ATZILY scored an early goal in his Beitar Jerusalem debut, however the capital city squad was shocked at home in a 4-1 defeat to Bnei Reineh.

Beitar’s upset of Mac Haifa, Mac TA’s rout, Melamed’s masterclass highlight action-packed week

After a mostly uneventful first half, the game erupted into action just before halftime.

JANUARY 8, 2025
ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Beitar Jerusalem players celebrating win over Maccabi Haifa.

Top teams tested as State Cup heats up

Late goals, penalty drama, decisive wins dominate round of 32 • Beitar, Mac Haifa, Mac TA advance

DECEMBER 31, 2024
ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
BEITAR JERUSALEM players celebrate following their narrow penalty victory over Kiryat Yam in Israel State Cup round-of-32 action this week.

Action-packed week in Israel Premier League

Beitar edges Ashdod with dramatic injury-time winner, Beersheba thumps K8 to stay on top.

DECEMBER 18, 2024
ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV players celebrate after their third goal during Monday night’s 3-2 road victory over Hapoel Jerusalem at Teddy Stadium.

Second-half surge boosts Beitar Jerusalem past Maccabi Tel Aviv

Maccabi Haifa overcomes Hadera • Bnei Reineh holds Beersheba to draw • Hapoel Jerusalem wins

OCTOBER 29, 2024
ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
BEITAR JERUSALEM players celebrate after the last of their three second-half tallies in their 3-1 upset victory over visiting Maccabi Tel Aviv at Teddy Stadium.

Beitar Jerusalem unveils fourth jersey marking "Eternal Nation"

Jordan Shua and Ori Dahan showcased the new jersey alongside injured fans from the war, with the team set to wear it against Maccabi Tel Aviv.

OCTOBER 27, 2024
BySPORT 1
Beitar 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, 2024
ByJOSHUA 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.

Justice Ministry spearheads anti-racism program with Beitar Jerusalem FC Youth Team

The youth players met with Ismaila Soro and Zohar Zasno, players from the senior team, to discuss how racism impacts the club.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Beitar Jerusalem Youth Team players participating in anti-racism workshop produced by the Justice Ministry and "Matzmihim" anti-racism organization, September 27, 2024.