Soccer

Yamal breaks record as Barcelona beat Aston Villa 3-0

The Barcelona star reached 14 goals in the Champions League - the most ever for a teenager. His teammate: "It was very hard to hear the news about Jesus de Miguel."

Yamal.
Attacking blitz. Doue.

All-time record: Paris Saint-Germain’s historic achievement

An Israel Police car, April 13, 2026; illustrative.

Man seriously injured in Haifa crime-related stabbing as police search for suspect

HAPOEL TEL AVIV midfielder Roey Alkukin has emerged as one of the rising stars of Israeli soccer, playing an increasingly important role in the Reds’ title hopes.

Roey Alkukin emerging as a key weapon in Hapoel Tel Aviv’s championship push


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”.

Eli Dasa agrees to join Maccabi Haifa on a two-year deal

The right-back was in talks with Hapoel Beersheba but opted for the Greens, returning to the Israeli Premier League after seven years in the Netherlands and Russia.

Dasa in Israel national team kit.

The team everyone abandoned: Ironi Kiryat Shmona, three years without home

Ironi Kiryat Shmona completes three years without a home or fixed routine, leaving club members furious: "Nobody cares about bringing us home."

A club source said angrily: “How can it be that restoring some sense of normalcy to this city through the club is not a top priority?”

Hapoel Haifa to honor fallen fans in special ceremony

Prior to the match against Maccabi Petah Tikva, a ceremony will take place in memory of 11 fans, including May Naim, sister of Tal Naim and granddaughter of Shlomo Scharf.

The family of Adam Agmon z"l at a Hapoel Haifa ceremony.

UEFA opens probe into alleged misconduct during Ireland-Israel soccer match

The investigation follows reports of possible player misconduct during Ireland’s Nations League fixture against Israel, played behind closed doors in Serbia.

Israel's players (L) and the Republic of Ireland's players (R) stand alongside the officials for the national anthems ahead of the UEFA Nations League Group B3 football match between the Republic of Ireland and Israel at the TSC Arena in Backa Topola on October 4, 2026.

Lionel Messi to play final match for Argentina in Buenos Aires farewell

Lionel Messi will make his 208th and final appearance for Argentina against Benin in Buenos Aires, ending an international career that included a World Cup and two Copa América titles.

Argentina's Lionel Messi looks dejected after losing the World Cup final.

Blue-and-white earns point against Ireland, but relegation battle looms

Israel showed character in responding to last week’s heavy defeat and falling behind again, but the two points accumulated from four matches leave very little margin for error.

ISRAEL'S DOR PERETZ celebrates with teammates after scoring the blue-and-white’s lone goal in a 1-1 Nations League draw with Ireland in Backa Topola, Serbia.

Hapoel Haifa edges Hapoel Tel Aviv 4-3 in friendly thriller

After a 0-0 draw, the teams put on a goal spectacle in a friendly match. Haim Silvas's side took a 0-4 lead before Elyaniv Barda's team nearly fought back.

Hapoel Haifa.