Soccer
From preseason disaster to title contender: How Barak Bachar turned Maccabi Haifa around
For now, the broader message is unmistakable: Writing off Maccabi Haifa after its preseason struggles would have been premature.
'God-given Talent': Rio Ngumoha shatters records and stuns Anfield
'I must score for Lior': Gabriel Lima honors late teammate in emotional interview
Top of the Table: Maccabi Haifa relies on team power and Bruninho
UEFA opens probe into alleged misconduct during Ireland-Israel soccer match
The investigation follows reports of possible player misconduct during Ireland’s Nations League fixture against Israel, played behind closed doors in Serbia.
Lionel Messi to play final match for Argentina in Buenos Aires farewell
Lionel Messi will make his 208th and final appearance for Argentina against Benin in Buenos Aires, ending an international career that included a World Cup and two Copa América titles.
Blue-and-white earns point against Ireland, but relegation battle looms
Israel showed character in responding to last week’s heavy defeat and falling behind again, but the two points accumulated from four matches leave very little margin for error.
Hapoel Haifa edges Hapoel Tel Aviv 4-3 in friendly thriller
After a 0-0 draw, the teams put on a goal spectacle in a friendly match. Haim Silvas's side took a 0-4 lead before Elyaniv Barda's team nearly fought back.
Ireland’s football snub of Israel was more than a political protest - opinion
The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) and the players will undoubtedly insist that their actions concerned Gaza, not Jews or Israelis as people. But intentions do not erase consequences.
Former PA minister denies bid to influence Israeli election, Damari shares captivity photos
The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Gadi Zaig - the top stories, clear and concise.
Saudi Arabia quietly shelving NEOM Stadium, one of 2034 World Cup venues
The NEOM Stadium was billed as an elevated arena in a glitzy 100-mile (160-km) steel-and-glass structure known as The Line, part of the broader development known as NEOM.
Irish soccer team's coach cuts press conference short after heated exchange with Israeli journalist
An Israeli journalist asked why Irish players allegedly called Israeli players “monkeys” during their previous match, prompting the coach to leave the press conference.
Blue-and-white National Team needs accountability, not more excuses, after last loss - analysis
The question facing the IFA is no longer simply how Israel can recover from one disappointing defeat. The time for excuses is over. The time for accountability is now.
Ireland defeats Israel 3-0 amid pre-game controversy, plenty of pressure
The small group of Irish supporters cheered on their team, while the much larger and considerably noisier group of Israeli supporters cheered on Israel.
