Soccer

Head Coach Elyaniv Barda on Hapoel Tel Aviv's ambitions, European campaign - interview

Building a squad capable of competing in the Premier League after promotion was no simple task. Last season, Hapoel had to significantly reshape its roster, including adding eight foreign players.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL TEL AVIV'S fiery head coach Elyaniv Barda has guided the Reds from the Leumit League to European competition in just over a year and now hopes to lead the club to even greater heights.
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
IDF exposes Gaza soccer players, referees, and coaches as terrorists, July 22, 2026.

IDF says Palestinian soccer players and FIFA referee were Hamas, PIJ terrorists

The military described efforts to portray the terrorists as innocent civilians as "part of a broader effort promoted by various actors against the State of Israel."

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Final - Spain v Argentina - New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, US - July 19, 2026 Argentina's Lionel Messi looks dejected after the match as Spain's Ferran Torres and Mikel Oyarzabal celebrate winning the World Cup

FIFA World Cup 2026 final sets KAN network record as most watched since 1998

Over the last 28 years, the only match to surpass this figure was the 1998 final between France and Brazil, which commanded a 43.8% viewership share.

|ByTZUF TZIMERING

Southampton soccer scandal: Coach pressured interns to spy, WhatsApp messages reveal

WhatsApp messages reveal Southampton coach Tonda Ackert pressured junior staff to spy on rival clubs, calling it a "calculated top-down plan" that led to playoff disqualification.

JUNE 4, 2026ByWALLA
DANIEL PERETZ rose to the moment with a series of stunning saves vs Arsenal, carrying Southampton to a memorable FA Cup quarterfinal upset this week.

Iran to play its final World Cup warm-up match behind closed doors, head to Mexico on Saturday

The soccer team, staff, and Iranian citizens can enter the US for the event, but officials with ties to the regime will be barred from attending.

JUNE 3, 2026ByREUTERS
Members of Iran's national soccer team attend a farewell ceremony ahead of their departure to the 2026 World Cup in Tehran, Iran, May 13, 2026.

Mac TA, Holon notch opening playoffs wins

The head coach may not travel with the team due to an injury, but Hapoel Beersheba midfielder Eliel Peretz is not concerned about his potential absence.

JUNE 2, 2026ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV forward Jaylen Hoard goes up to the hoop for two of his team-high 20 points in the yellow-and-blue’s 106-90 victory over Hapoel Beersheba in Game 1 of their best-of-three quarterfinals series.

Milei clashes with Argentina's soccer boss over corruption scandals weeks before World Cup

The latest scandal came to light on Tuesday, when an Argentine lawmaker filed a complaint against AFA's Director Claudio Tapia for allegedly selling complimentary World Cup tickets.

JUNE 1, 2026ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN
Argentina's President Javier Milei sings the national anthem alongside members of cabinet outside the Buenos Aires Cabildo on the day of the traditional Te Deum to commemorate the 216th anniversary of the May Revolution, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, May 25, 2026.

Some 800 people arrested, one dead, after riotous Paris celebrations post-PSG's soccer trophy win

According to the Paris prosecutor's office, a 24-year-old man died during a motorcycle accident on the Boulevard Périphérique, while 780 people were arrested during celebrations.

MAY 31, 2026ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN, REUTERS
General view of the Eiffel Tower as Paris St Germain fans celebrate after winning the UEFA Champions League.

PSG beat Arsenal, become Champions League winners for second time

The soccer match was played in Hungary's Puskas Arena, in Budapest, with goals scored by Arsenal's Kai Havertz and PSG's Ousmane Dembele.

MAY 30, 2026ByREUTERS
Paris St Germain's Ousmane Dembele celebrates scoring their first goal.

Mid-season hire Kenny Miller seizes his moment, delivers trophy, and stability to Maccabi Tel Aviv

Kenny Miller capped a whirlwind spell at Maccabi Tel Aviv by guiding the yellow-and-blue to its 25th State Cup title. His future with the club remains uncertain despite success.

MAY 29, 2026ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
After taking over just a month ago, Kenny Miller guided Maccabi Tel Aviv to the State Cup title in his first stint as a head coach

Maccabi Tel Aviv denies Beersheba double at soccer cup final

Thrilling soccer State Cup final at Teddy Stadium sees Maccabi Tel Aviv yellow-and-blue’s 25th triumph, 2-1 rally over Hapoel Beersheba Reds

MAY 27, 2026ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV players celebrate with the trophy following their 2-1 comeback win over Hapoel Beersheba in the State Cup final at Teddy Stadium.

Iran moves World Cup training base from US to Mexico amid security concerns

FIFA published the final list of team base camp locations Monday, with Iran now setting up shop at Centro Xoloitzcuintle in Tijuana.

MAY 26, 2026ByREUTERS
Soccer Football - World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Third Round - Group A - Iran v United Arab Emirates - Azadi Sports Complex, Tehran, Iran - March 20, 2025.

Beersheba revels in edging Beitar for league title; mission not done

The reality was simple: if you want to be champions, you have to beat the champions, and Beitar managed only two points against Beersheba all year.

MAY 24, 2026ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL BEERSHEBA celebrates securing the Israel Premier League title after edging Beitar Jerusalem in a season-long championship battle that came down to the final week.