Beitar Jerusalem

Beitar Jerusalem tops Hapoel Tel Aviv for Toto Cup

Dor Micha and Johnbosco Kalu helped secure Capital Club’s first title since 2019/20 in a heated yet well-controlled final at Sammy Ofer Stadium.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Beitar Jerusalem players celebrate on the pitch at Sammy Ofer Stadium in Haifa following their 2-1 victory over Hapoel Tel Aviv in the Toto Cup final, the yellow-and-black’s first title since the 2019/20 campaign.
Maccabi Tel Aviv players celebrate after their 3-1 Premier League win over Ironi Kiryat Shmona at Bloomfield Stadium.

Thrills, late drama, and crucial wins highlight Israeli soccer round

Beitar Jerusalem holds off Hapoel Haifa 3-2, Maccabi Tel Aviv and Netanya claim convincing conquests. Maccabi Haifa stunned by a last-gasp Tiberias equalizer.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
BEITAR JERUSALEM players celebrate after Timoti Muzi’s stunning hat trick led the 10-man squad to a 5-2 victory over Hapoel Petah Tikva at Teddy Stadium.

Beitar Jerusalem’s Timoti Muzi nets hat trick in 5-2 win over Petah Tikva

Beitar’s 5-2 win highlights entertaining slate featuring Beersheba’s narrow victory and Classico draw.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL BEERSHEBA'S Dan Bitton celebrates after scoring the lone goal in the Southern Reds' 1-0 victory over host Maccabi Haifa at Sammy Ofer Stadium.

Tight battles as Israeli teams still hitting stride

High-energy, European-level games have defined this dynamic season so far.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

Dramatic weekend in Israeli Premier League, Maccabi Tel Aviv snatch 2-1 win over Hapoel Jerusalem

At Bloomfield Stadium, Maccabi Tel Aviv left it late to snatch a 2-1 win over Hapoel Jerusalem; Beitar Jerusalem also had to dig deep, edging Ironi Kiryat Shmona 2-1 at Teddy Stadium.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV's Ali Camara celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal to lift the yellow-and-blue to a 2-1 victory over Hapoel Jerusalem at Bloomfield Stadium.

Hapoel Tel Aviv claims victory over Beitar Jerusalem in historic Premier League match

The Hapoel-Beitar game late Monday night will go down as one of the greatest games of the past several seasons in Israeli soccer. 

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
The Israeli Premier League match between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Beitar Jerusalem at the Bloomfield Stadium in Tel Aviv, September 15, 2025.

Between God and the devil: Beitar Jerusalem survives a goalless battle with Maccabi Haifa

Beitar Jerusalem overcame a red card early in the match to secure a scoreless draw with Maccabi Haifa.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
OMER ATZILI (right) and Beitar Jerusalem went down a man early, but still held on for a goalless draw against Maccabi Haifa at Teddy Stadium.

Israel’s Premier League set for kickoff

From Maccabi TA’s three-peat goal to Beitar Jerusalem’s attacking prowess, the season promises fireworks.

AUGUST 21, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Picture of Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer players celebrating

Beitar, Hapoel Tel Aviv advance to final

“There were some things we did well and some things that we can still improve on,” Beitar Jerusalem head coach Barak Itzhaki said.

AUGUST 19, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
BEITAR JERUSALEM players celebrate after their 5-0 victory over Hapoel Haifa in their Toto Cup semifinal late Monday night at Teddy Stadium.

Beitar Jerusalem wins, Maccabi Haifa draws, Hapoel Beersheba falls in Conference League legs

The weekend ended in one win, one loss, and one draw for the Jewish state.

JULY 27, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
YARDEN SHUA celebrates after scoring Beitar Jerusalem’s first goal in its 2-1 victory over Montenegrin side Sutjeska in the first leg of their Conference League second-round qualifying duel.

Beitar Jerusalem ends Eran Zahavi pursuit, closing door on striker's final stop in Israeli soccer

Ultimatum, uncertainty, and chemistry concerns derail talks between Israeli soccer star and capital club.

JULY 7, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
FOR MORE than a decade, Eran Zahavi has been one of the biggest stars in Israeli soccer, from Tel Aviv to China, the Netherlands and back. But at 37 years old, his playing future is uncertain.

Israeli soccer clubs set sights on continental action

Maccabi Tel Aviv draws tough Champions League opponent • Beersheba faces familiar foe

JUNE 19, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV (in yellow) and Hapoel Beersheba (in red) were among the four Israeli clubs to learn their European competition opponents this week.

Netanyahu planning to attend Beitar-Hapoel Beersheba final, denounced by Kibbutz Nir Oz

The State Cup Final, this year played between Beitar Jerusalem and Hapoel Beersheba, will take place at Bloomfield Stadium. It is usually attended by the Israeli President, not the Prime Minister.

MAY 19, 2025ByTAL SHALEV
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with President of the South American Football Association (CONMEBOL) and FIFA Vice President, Alejandro Domínguez at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem. September 7, 2023.

Child injured by firework at Teddy Stadium during Beitar Jerusalem match

Beitar Jerusalem condemned the actions of the individuals involved and pledged full cooperation with the investigation.

APRIL 29, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
Fireworks and flares at a Beitar Jerusalem soccer match at Teddy Stadium, April 2025; illustrative.

Beitar Jerusalem to battle Bnei Reineh in State Cup semifinals

Beitar Jerusalem beat Bnei Sakhnin 3-0 after a goalless first half.

APRIL 8, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
YARDEN SHUA scored and set up another goal in Beitar Jerusalem's 3-0 State Cup quarterfinal victory over Bnei Sakhnin.