Soccer

Anti-draft protests erupt as Eisenkot leads Netanyahu in polls

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Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) protesters block traffic on Highway 4 during anti-draft demonstration, October 8, 2026.
General view of the Lahav 433 police unit headquarters in the city of Lod on August 2, 2026.

Police arrest four in suspected financial crimes linked to Israeli Premier League soccer team

Police attend the scene where a vehicle drove through a soccer game at the Stryker Sports Complex in Wichita, Kansas, US, October 17, 2026 in a still image from video.

Two dead, including child, after vehicle plows through youth soccer game in Wichita, Kansas

A stunning goal and a brilliant assist. Doue celebrates at the Etihad.

Real Madrid stun Roma 4-3 in comeback, PSG beat Man City 4-2


Banning Beersheba fans, allowing pro-Hamas rally shows Netherlands broken, Israeli ambassador says

"Hamas is a designated terrorist organization in the Netherlands - the same group responsible for the October 7 atrocities, the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust," Vapni said.

Protesters take part in a demonstration against the sale of products from companies they accuse of being complicit to "genocide, occupation, and apartheid in the Palestinian territories," in Amsterdam on October 3, 2026; illustrative.

Yaakov Shahar puts Maccabi Haifa up for sale for $100 million

Calcalist reports the owner hires an investment bank to sell all his stake. Potential buyers include tech entrepreneurs who support the club and may acquire a minority stake with a billionaire.

Yaakov Shahar, president of Maccabi Haifa.

A heartwarming gesture: Dia Saba visits the baby named after him

The Israeli footballer visited Servan Dia Saba, the baby named after him, and presented him with a gold necklace, showing the strong bond between Dia Saba and Amedspor fans.

Dia Saba.

For the second consecutive year: Bnei Yehuda win the Leumit League Toto Cup

Stav Nahmani's 90+2-minute goal secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over Hapoel Acre. Yakuba Tumanion was sent off after injuring Yuval Piven, who was taken to hospital.

Bnei Yehuda player Stav Nahmani celebrates.

Yamal on his viral move: 'It just happened in the moment'

Barcelona star explains dribble setting up Gordon's goal: "It happened in the moment." Flick praises Yamal. Some online argued the move was not as impressive as it first appeared.

For now, everyone seems to be trailing far behind him. Yamal.

Maccabi Haifa, Beitar Jerusalem roll to wins in Israeli Premier League soccer

Maccabi Haifa thrashes Hapoel Jerusalem • Beitar blanks Ramat Gan 4-0 • Beersheba, Hapoel TA also triumph

MACCABI HAIFA’S Pedro Brazao beats Hapoel Jerusalem ’keeper Nadav Zamir during the Greens’ 4-1 Premier League away victory in the capital.

'Ongoing injustice': Hapoel Haifa CEO slams refereeing errors

After an incorrectly disallowed goal vs. Maccabi Petah Tikva, CEO Itai Rak called on senior Referees Association officials to conduct an internal review, citing "harm."

Hapoel Haifa.

Netherlands 'leading hotbed of antisemitism': Israel condemns Hapoel Beersheba ban

The mayor's spokesperson told Nieuwsuur that the decision to ban away fans is fixed and that football will be played in Alkmaar on Thursday, without an away crowd.

Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters were barred from attending their team’s match against Aston Villa – an example of how pressure surrounding Israeli participation has moved into European sport.

Netflix secures broadcasting rights for FIFA 2030 World Cup in Spain, Andorra

Netflix has secured broadcasting rights for the 2030 FIFA World Cup in Spain and Andorra, marking a major expansion of its sports portfolio and bringing free matches to Spanish viewers.

US President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the trophy presentation after the FIFA World Cup Final, New Jersey, July 19, 2026; illustrative.

Bnei Sakhnin condemn bus attack at Bloomfield: 'A deliberate attack on our fans'

The Bnei Sakhnin fans' bus was pelted with stones after the Maccabi Tel Aviv match. League chairman Erez Kalfon called on police to act, while the club urged the police commissioner to ensure safety.

“Soccer should be a safe, unifying place, not a scene of violence that puts lives at risk”.