Israeli football

Israel's Manor Solomon enjoying life playing for Fiorentina

Israeli winger Manor Solomon was unveiled as a Fiorentina player, discussing his move to Serie A, differences between leagues, and his focus on football rather than politics.

Manor Solomon of ACF Fiorentina looks on during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and AC Milan at Artemio Franchi on January 11, 2026 in Florence, Italy.
‘YOU DON'T choose when to take things seriously,’ said Israel coach Ran Ben Shimon this week before the national team’s final qualifier in Moldova.

Israel national soccer team aims to finish 2026 World Cup qualifiers on a strong note

 View of an Israel Police vehicle.

Two National League players, former player arrested for rape in Tel Aviv

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.

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


Israel beats Moldova 4-0, gets key win to aim for playoffs in WC Qualifiers round

With goals from Dror Peretz, Manor Solomon, Tai Baribo, and Oscar Gloukh, Israel left Moldova with three points and a good form to face Italy on Monday.

The World Cup qualifier soccer match between Moldova and Israel at Zimbru Stadium in Chisinau, Moldova, September 5, 2025.

Unity, Football, and Hope

Children of Majdal Shams Play with Legends of Israel's National Team and the Artists' Team

Families of the Druze victims and the injured, alongside legendary players from Israel's national team

Israeli soccer star Dor Turgeman transfers to New England

For Maccabi Tel Aviv, the transfer means saying goodbye to one of their most promising homegrown players in recent years. The club released an emotional farewell statement.

MACCABI TEL AVIV will miss the creativity and scoring verve of Dor Turgeman, the 21-year-old Israeli heading to MLS to join the New England Revolution.

Issue of Israel's participation in UEFA 'a legitimate question,' president Čeferin says

In an interivew, the president of Europe’s soccer association talked about the recent politicization of the sport and the "Israeli issue."

Paris St. Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi, UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin and Tottenham Hotspur CEO Vinai Venkatesham.

Beersheba bounced from Europa League • Mac TA preps for Pafos

The Southern Reds will now drop down to the second round of the Conference League, where they will face AEK Athens.

 LUCAS VENTURA (in red) and Hapoel Beersheba put up a strong fight, but fell to Bulgarian side Levski Sofia in penalties after a 1-1 two-legged tie in Europa League first-round qualifying.

Foreign players and league structure reforms approved across Israeli soccer

The reform expands the foreign player quota in the Israeli Premier League and restructures the domestic league system.

 THE LANDSCAPE of Israeli soccer could change drastically with the various changes that were approved by the Israel Football Association this week.

Israeli soccer clubs set sights on continental action

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

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

Israel beats Slovakia 1-0 in friendly match

The blue-and-white had previously defeated Estonia 3-1, improving their 2026 World Cup qualifying record to two wins and one loss in three matches.

 THE INTERNATIONAL friendly between Israel and Slovakia on Tuesday night – won 1-0 by the blue-and-white – was played at an empty Nagyerdei Stadion in Debrecen, Hungary, due to security concerns.

Footvolley league returns with top talent and vibrant beach scene

Footvolley – a mix of beach volleyball and soccer – was born on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro in the 1960s as a way around laws banning soccer on the sand.

 HIGH-FLYING action on the sand: Footvolley players battle it out at Frishman Beach in Tel Aviv during the Yaaz Footvolley League, where skill, speed, and summer vibes collide.

Lost and found: Tefillin return after two years - opinion

The mitzvah of returning a lost item, 'hashavat aveidah,' requires a person to actively seek out and return lost property to its rightful owner, provided that the item has identifying markings.

 Naveh at his bar mitzvah with Barbara Sofer and Dr. Gerald Schroeder, proud grandparents.