Maccabi Haifa news

Beitar Jerusalem moves into top spot

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

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 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

A Maccabi Haifa banner displaying an offensive, violent, and misogynistic picture of a female fan.

Maccabi Haifa displays misogynistic banner during derby soccer match with Hapoel Haifa

BEITAR JERUSALEM’S Ziv Ben Shimol celebrates with coach Barak Itzhaki after he scored the game-winning goal in the 2-1 road victory over Maccabi Haifa.

Beitar’s late goal shocks Maccabi Haifa at Sammy Ofer Stadium


Maccabi Tel Aviv opens up 4-point lead

Yellow-and-blue beats Beitar as Maccabi Haifa shocked by Bnei Reineh • Hapoel Haifa leapfrogs BS

 Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Beitar Jerusalem.

Maccabi Tel Aviv jumps out to big lead over Olympiacos, Haifa drops thriller

Israeli teams in European soccer play had mixed results over the weekend as Maccabi Tel Aviv won in Greece while Maccabi Haifa fell in dramatic fashion in Hungary.

 MACCABI TEL AVIV’S Eran Zahavi (left) and Ido Shachar celebrate during the 4-1 Conference League first-leg victory over Olympiacos (Maccabi Tel Aviv/Courtesy)

Maccabi TA trounces Netanya, tied for lead with Maccabi Haifa

Greens held in Haifa derby • Sakhnin stuns Beitar • Plenty of upset draws across the country

 MACCABI TEL AVIV’S Roy Revivo (center) celebrates after scoring the yellow-and-blue’s second goal in their 5-1 road victory over Maccabi Netanya.

Maccabi Haifa, Maccabi TA advance in State Cup

Beitar Jerusalem eliminated by Hapoel Beersheba while Hapoel Jerusalem gets past Hapoel Tel Aviv.

 TOMER HEMED (in black) and Maccabi Haifa come on strong late in their State Cup round-of-32 clash with Hapoel Kfar Saba, claiming three goals in the extra session for a 6-3 victory.

Maccabi Haifa to play Belgian soccer club in empty stadium due to safety concerns

Antisemitism has long been an issue in European soccer, with one major league, Germany’s Bundesliga, taking steps to curb anti-Jewish sentiment among its fans and at its stadiums.

HAPOEL BEERSHEBA (in white) and Maccabi Haifa duel in the State Cup quartefinals in front of an empty Sammy Ofer Stadium stands – due to coronavirus concerns – in a match Beersheba claimed a 2-1 victory to advance.

Action heats up, fans will return to stands

Maccabi Tel Aviv holds off Sakhnin • Mac Haifa, Beitar draw • Hap Haifa edges Hap Jerusalem

  AFTER NOT being allowed into stadiums across Israel since the war began, an agreement was reached yesterday for the immediate return of the fans to the stands, initially 1,000 per game, with the amount to increase according to the situation.

Turgeman's time has arrived: a summary of the premier league season

Maccabi Tel Aviv's victory is not enough, Dor Turgeman is needed as a game-changer if they want to compete for the championship.

 A difficult decision that provoked criticism but turned out to be the right one. Erez Kalpo

Israel at war- Israeli teams ask UEFA to push off matches

Maccabi Haifa and Maccabi Tel Aviv asked for their upcoming matches against Villarreal in the Europa League and Zuria in the Conference League to be postponed.


Sports minister Miki Zohar is a 'neo-Nazi,' Israeli soccer fans chant

The incident took place during a game between the Israeli Maccabi Haifa and Panathinaikos in the European League.

Likud parliament member Miki Zohar reacts during an arrangements committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, January 13, 2020.

Maccabi Haifa: Israel's beacon of hope amid political, social strife

Why is Maccabi Haifa a beacon of light and civility? The contrast with some other teams is stark – especially Beitar Jerusalem.

 FOR THE second straight season, Maccabi Haifa is eying the Champions League group stage after getting past Sheriff Tiraspol in the second round of qualifying.