Beitar Jerusalem

Down the yellow-and-black road: Beitar Jerusalem’s title dream takes shape

Beitar, for the first time in what seemed to be eons, was atop the table with the season having just completed Matchday 19, as it took over sole possession of first place.

JANUARY 23, 2026|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

BEITAR JERUSALEM coach Barak Itzhaki has quietly guided the yellow-and-black from early-season promise to an unlikely place atop the Israel Premier League table at midseason.

HAPOEL TEL AVIV’S Liran Rotman assisted on the winning goal and made up for his penalty miss in last week’s derby as the Reds beat Hapoel Beersheba 2-1 at Bloomfield.

Beitar Jerusalem moves into top spot

Hapoel Beersheba falls late to Hapoel Tel Aviv • Maccabi Haifa dominates Maccabi Tel Aviv

JANUARY 20, 2026|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

BEITAR JERUSALEM players celebrate with Timoti Muzie (center) after his 33rd-minute tally provided all the scoring in Beitar’s 1-0 win over Maccabi Bnei Reineh.

Beitar Jerusalem grabs share of first place in win against Maccabi Bnei Reineh

Beersheba still tops table on goal difference • Macaabi Tel Aviv edges Sakhnin • Hapoel Haifa, Hapoel TA draw

JANUARY 11, 2026|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

ERAN ZAHAVI, the all-time leading scorer of the Israel national team, bid farewell to the pitch at 38, closing the curtain on a legendary career defined by goals, records and unforgettable moments.

Eran Zahavi announces retirement, bringing an era of Israeli soccer to a close

After months of speculation and deliberation, the all-time leading scorer of the Israel national team confirmed that he will not return to the pitch.

JANUARY 1, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

Greens rally to overcome host Hapoel Tel Aviv

Beersheba edges K8 • Yellow-and-blue tops Hap Haifa • Goalless weekend for Jerusalem clubs

NOVEMBER 29, 2021ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

MACCABI HAIFA players celebrate after Omer Atzili’s stoppage-time tally secured a 3-1 victory over Hapoel Tel Aviv on Sunday night at Bloomfield Stadium.

Grapevine: Full flower

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021ByGREER FAY CASHMAN

Beitar cancels Barcelona match after demand to not have game in Jerusalem

A planned friendly match was canceled by Beitar Jerusalem after FC Barcelona demanded that the game take place outside Jerusalem.

JULY 15, 2021ByKHALED ABU TOAMEH

Beitar Jerusalem's players look on as the team slumps to a 3-1 defeat to Bnei Yehuda, Februry 2, 2020

Joint List MK to FC Barcelona president: Cancel match vs Beitar Jerusalem

Last year, Around 1,200 people joined Meretz MK Tamar Zandberg in demanding Defense Minister Benny Gantz designate Beitar's far-right fan club 'La Familia' as a terrorist organization.

JULY 9, 2021ByIDAN ZONSHINE

SUPPORTERS OF Beitar Jerusalem cheer for their team during a soccer match against Maccabi Umm el-Fahm at Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem.

La Familia heads banned from entering Beitar Jerusalem games - court

"This decision will help eradicate violence and racism on the field," the club wrote.

MAY 7, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Jerusalem supporters from the La Familia fan group hold up a match against Charleroi in Belgium

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