Football

Israel’s sports world pays tribute to fallen soldiers Yoav Raver and Chen Gross

Raver chose to enlist in the IDF's Yahalom unit as a combat engineer, though he could have continued playing basketball professionally.

 Yoav Raver Hapoel played for Kfar Saba youth basketball team before his death in the Gaza Strip on Friday, June 6, 2025.
 Paris Saint-Germain fans displayed a banner reading “Stop genocide in Gaza” during the Champions League final

PSG fans display 'stop genocide in Gaza' banner during Champions League final

 BRITISH PRIME MINISTER Keir Starmer laughs with Gary Lineker during a reception ahead of St. George’s Day at 10 Downing Street last month. Lineker’s hostility toward Israel became pronounced, unrelenting, and, most recently, unacceptable, the writer asserts.

When football and politics collide: The final whistle for Gary Lineker - opinion

 Premier League - Liverpool Victory Parade - Liverpool, Britain - May 26, 2025 Emergency services at the scene after multiple people were hit by a car during the Victory parade.

UK police arrest man after ploughing car into football fans celebrating Liverpool title win


HŠK Zrinjski clinches ninth national title with win over Igman

Zrinjski Mostar defeats Igman 3–0 to secure its ninth Bosnian Premier League title, marking another milestone in the club’s historic football legacy.

Vice president of HŠK Zrinjski Amir Gross Kabiri

Maccabi Tel Aviv revels in Israel Premier League championship

Yellow-and-blue blows out Beitar to edge Beersheba • Zahavi nets brace in final game with club

 MACCABI TEL AVIV players celebrate after capturing the Israeli Premier League title over the weekend, the yellow-and-blue’s record 26th championship.

Maccabi Tel Aviv takes edge in title race

Hapoel Beersheba draw with Beitar Jerusalem puts yellow-and-blue in driver’s seat with a game left.

 MACCABI TEL AVIV players celebrate during their 3-0 victory over Maccabi Haifa, a result that put the yellow-and-blue in first place with one game left in the season.

Former Israel National Team player Gadi Kinda dies at 31

Kinda had been battling a serious medical condition for the past several weeks, and had received several messages of support from the Israeli soccer community.

 AA Gent's Stefan Mitrovic in action with Maccabi Haifa's Gadi Kinda on February 15, 2024.

Five stars, one fashion campaign

A first-of-its-kind move in Israel: Lee Cooper brings together five football players from rival teams as ambassadors for summer 2025, in a campaign with an investment of NIS 1.2 million.

 Lee Cooper's football team

Eran Zahavi to announce his leave from Maccabi Tel Aviv at end of season

Though there was a mutual option to extend his contract, Zahavi independently chose to step away, marking the end of his second stint with the club.

 ERAN ZAHAVI has not chosen to retire, but the 37-year-old Israeli striker will not play next season with Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Manor of influence: Solomon’s stunning Leeds season sparks transfer tug-of-war

After a sensational season in which he became one of Leeds United’s most influential figures, Manor Solomon now finds himself at a crossroads as the summer transfer window looms.

 LEEDS UNITED is interested in making Manor Solomon’s loan permanent this summer, but appears to face plenty of competition for the Israeli’s services.

Training the Brain, Winning the Game with Mind-Controlled Video Games

How Israeli Startup i-BrainTech is Revolutionizing Athlete Recovery and Performance

 A footballer at a top club trains with i-BrainTech

Ironi Tiberias and Ashdod secure premier league survival, Maccabi Petah Tikva relegated

Maccabi Petah Tikva’s drop and Ironi Tiberias’ survival highlight the latest Israeli soccer relegation playoffs.

 IRONI TIBERIAS fans celebrate during the 0-0 draw against Maccabi Petah Tikva over the weekend, a result that ensured their club’s top-tier survival.

‘Excitement in the air!’ Team sports live draw held for Maccabiah

The draw included football, basketball, 3x3 basketball, and futsal, in addition to other group ball sports such as ice hockey, rugby, and baseball.

In preparation for the Maccabiah, which will open on July 8, a live draw for team sports was held for ball sports with more than one group. Maccabiah CEO Roy Hessing stated: ‘We are working around the clock to ensure a top-notch sports experience.’

Maccabi Tel Aviv, Beersheba still neck-and-neck

Bloomfield draw keeps title race tight • Netanya blanks Beitar • Mac Haifa still reeling from Bachar’s firing

Maccabi Tel Aviv's Weslley Patati (left) and Hapoel Beersheba’s Eliel Peretz vie for the ball during their teams’ 1-1 draw at Bloomfield Stadium.