Beitar Jerusalem

Israeli clubs open UEFA Conference League competition with three wins and one defeat

Beitar Jerusalem, Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv won their European qualifying openers, while Hapoel Beersheba suffered a 2,1 defeat in Iceland.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
BRAYAN CARABALI'S magnificent free-kick goal gave Beitar Jerusalem a valuable 1-0 victory over AEK Larnaca in their European qualifying opener.
Fans of Beitar Jerusalem shout slogans during a match against Bnei Sakhnin as part of the Israeli Premier League

Israel monitoring reports of Cyprus clashes involving Beitar Jerusalem fans, Diaspora Ministry says

The warning came after several violent altercations occurred surrounding the upcoming Europa Conference League qualifiers match between the two teams, the ministry stated.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
BEITAR JERUSALEM players and coaches pose with Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion at the campaign-opening event and the club’s new kit unveiling this week in the capital.

With a new look, new coach, Beitar Jerusalem is raising the bar

Beitar Jerusalem players expressed confidence that the club can challenge for the championship under new coach Almog Cohen.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL BEERSHEBA (in red) will take part in Champions League qualification, while Maccabi Tel Aviv (in yellow) will play in the Europa League.

Israeli clubs receive matchups for upcoming European campaigns

Beitar Jerusalem has already begun preparations for the 2026/27 campaign under new head coach Almog Cohen, who comes down to the sidelines from the sports director position.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

Leader Maccabi Haifa overwhelms Beitar

Greens stay ahead of Mac TA with 3-0 conquest in Jerusalem • Hapoel Haifa rallies to draw Beersheba

FEBRUARY 16, 2021ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI HAIFA players celebrate on the pitch at the end of the Greens 3-0 victory over Beitar Jerusalem in Israel Premier League action at Teddy Stadium.

Beitar Jerusalem FC withdraws sale to UAE Sheik Hamad bin Khalifa

The IFA's Transfer Rights Committee says the request was pulled since Bin Khalifa did not issue all the required documents, including a certificate of integrity.

FEBRUARY 11, 2021ByITSIK ITZHAKI/MAARIV/SPORT1
Moshe Hogeg with Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa al-Nahyan

Takeover of Beitar Jerusalem, if it happens, could be game changer

By law, an accountant and legal team must investigate bin Khalifa’s affairs to ensure that the Dubai businessman has the financial capacity to stand behind his offer.

JANUARY 7, 2021ByPEGGY CIDOR
Beitar Jerusalem co-owners Moshe Hogeg (center) and Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Nahyan (right) pose with the sheikh’s son, Mohamed, after signing their historic partnership agreement on Monday evening.

Hapoel Haifa mounts comeback in Jerusalem

Beitar can’t hold on to two-goal lead, settles for draw • First-place Maccabi Haifa edges Hadera.

JANUARY 3, 2021ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL HAIFA midfielder Hanan Maman celebrates after his 82nd-minute goal – his second tally of the game – gave his team a 3-3 draw against Beitar Jerusalem (inset) on Saturday night in Premier League action at Teddy Stadium. (Danny Maron)

Willi to stay on as National Team coach

Maccabi Haifa edges Petah Tikva • Beitar Jerusalem holds Maccabi Tel Aviv to goalless draw

DECEMBER 22, 2020ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
IN A spirited Premier League duel, Maccabi Tel Aviv and Beitar Jerusalem played to a 0-0 draw on Monday night at Teddy Stadium in the capital.

'A historic and exciting day for Beitar Jerusalem'

If all goes well, Beitar – which has been struggling financially and on the field in recent years – can now return to its glory days.

DECEMBER 22, 2020BySTEVE LINDE
Moshe Hogeg with Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa al-Nahyan

A surreal week: Beitar, Abu Dhabi, Iran and aliens

With apologies to any space aliens who might be reading this, some close encounters are definitely better than others.

DECEMBER 11, 2020ByLIAT COLLINS
SHEIKH HAMAD Bin Khalifa Al Nahyan and Beitar Jerusalem FC co-owner Moshe Hogeg pose for a photo in Dubai on December 7.

Five detained as hundreds protests Beitar Jerusalem sale to UAE royal

Fans protesting the purchase sang "Moshe Hogeg [the Beitar Jerusalem and owner] is dead" and "f**k bin Khalifa."

DECEMBER 11, 2020ByEVE YOUNG
SHEIKH HAMAD Bin Khalifa Al Nahyan and Beitar Jerusalem FC co-owner Moshe Hogeg pose for a photo in Dubai on December 7.

UAE sheikh buying half of Beitar Jerusalem signals bad news for bigots

MIDDLE ISRAEL: Few things can be more ironic, hopeful and poetically just than Arab investors’ purchase of soccer club Beitar Jerusalem

DECEMBER 10, 2020ByAMOTZ ASA-EL
SUPPORTERS OF Beitar Jerusalem cheer for their team during a soccer match against Maccabi Umm el-Fahm at Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem.

Grapevine December 11, 2020: An end to Zoom?

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

DECEMBER 10, 2020ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
PRESIDENT REUVEN RIVLIN holds a book of Jabotinsky’s essays alongside leaders of the Euro-Asian Jewish Congress.