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The team will resume training ahead of the match in Romania. Early next week, the club expects to learn its punishment following incidents involving fans during the two matches against AEK Larnaca.

The future of Miguel Silva in the Beitar Jerusalem goal has become a major talking point in Israeli football. Despite backing from Almog Cohen, the goalkeeper must regain his form to maintain his status.

12:45, live broadcast on Sport1: The Israeli continues to earn trust from Roberto De Zerbi. Tonali and Solanke started alongside him, while Palmer, Estevao, and Joao Pedro featured in the opposition's starting XI.

The 'Reds' are set to face disciplinary proceedings following a flare display during their away match against Ludogorets, just one day after receiving a 25,000-euro fine and a two-year suspended sentence.

The Chelsea midfielder, who was left out of Tuchel's squad for the World Cup, admitted that he missed the end of the dramatic 3:2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16: "The game started at 2:00 AM in London."

The first hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, but the club is requesting an earlier start due to the tight schedule. Lawyer Amit Hadad has also notified FIFA and UEFA.

The verdict regarding penalties for the use of flares and fireworks against Sheriff is expected on Monday. The club clarifies that the suspension of ticket sales for the match against CSKA Sofia does not necessarily mean it will be played behind closed doors.

He left Serbia for Spain at a young age, after growing up with the bitter rival Partizan Belgrade. With the Zambian already wearing green, Hapoel Be'er Sheva's star needs to find the net for the first time this season.

From the move at age 12 from the Maccabi Haifa youth department to the display in the derby: after the 3:2 at Sammy Ofer and the continuation in the Toto Cup, the 20-year-old midfielder is marked as Haim Silvas' main project for the upcoming season.

Zinedine Zidane, who took over the French national team, admitted that he had turned down club offers for years for this role. In the football world, managing a national team is often seen as a "pension plan" compared to the daily grind of club management.

FIFA has officially announced it will not proceed with the sale of a 20% stake in its World Cup management unit following intense backlash from major football associations.

According to reports in England, an agreement in principle has been reached regarding the personal terms of the Brazilian star. Now, the Premier League champion is preparing to open negotiations with Real Madrid.

Barcelona finished Friday's friendly match against Birmingham in a 2:2 draw. Israeli teenager Orian Goren made his appearance in the 62nd minute, while Egyptian forward Hamza Abd al-Karim scored a brace for the experimental Barcelona squad.

The Israeli midfielder came off the bench in the 63rd minute. His team staged a temporary comeback with a brace from Egyptian forward Hamza Abd al-Karim, but finished regulation time at 2:2 before losing in the penalty shootout.

The Israeli came on as a substitute in the 61st minute while trailing against Brugge, his team equalized to 1:1 in regulation time, and after a penalty shootout in which he also scored, secured the title.

Maccabi Tel Aviv announced on Friday evening that it has suspended ticket sales for the Europa League third qualifying round home match against CSKA Sofia. The move follows a UEFA directive amid disciplinary proceedings regarding the use of pyrotechnics during the match against Sheriff Tiraspol.

The 17-year-old talent came on as a substitute in the 62nd minute during the Blaugrana's pre-season match against Birmingham, which ended in a 2:2 draw and a penalty shootout loss. With many key players away for the World Cup, Hansi Flick has provided opportunities to several young prospects.

Marc-André ter Stegen took off this Friday evening from Birmingham on a private flight to Amsterdam to finalize his move to Ajax. The 34-year-old goalkeeper bid farewell to his Barcelona teammates, while midfielder Julian Brandt has also officially signed with the Dutch club.

Barcelona continues to invest in the future, announcing on Friday the signing of 18-year-old Club Brugge winger Jesse Bisiwu. The contract runs until the summer of 2031, with reports indicating a transfer fee of 8.5 million euros and a 20% sell-on clause for the Belgian club.

Jérémy Doku will never forget the 2026 World Cup. The Manchester City winger arrived at the tournament with high ambitions to lead the Belgium national team, but did not expect such a chaotic month. It all began with a respiratory infection that prevented him from participating in the second match of the group stage against Iran, which ended in a 0:0 draw. What no one knew was that the infection...

Hapoel Be'er Sheva has released the motivational speech delivered by coach Ran Kozuch to his players ahead of their Champions League qualifier against Vikingur. After a 2-1 loss in Iceland, the Israeli champions secured a 2-0 victory in Hungary, advancing to the third qualifying round to face Red Star Belgrade.

Mykhailo Mudryk has received permission to return to activity immediately. The English Football Association confirmed that the disciplinary proceedings against him for violations of anti-doping rules concluded on Thursday, July 30, 2026, with the consent of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Mudryk, who was supposed to serve his sentence until 2030, accepted responsibility for the violations...

Spanish coach Santi Denia was appointed today (Friday) as the head coach of the Czech national team, becoming the first foreigner to hold the position. The Czech Football Association announced that the 52-year-old coach signed a two-year contract, with an option for a two-year extension.

While the four Israeli representatives advanced in Europe, Romania has already lost two representatives, and its champion also dropped from the Champions League qualifiers to the Europa League qualifiers. The biggest shame is signed by Steaua Bucharest, or FCSB under its current name, which was defeated 4:1 in Riga by the Latvian Auda, after losing 3:2 in the home game as well. Ofri Arad was not...

Following two losses in the Toto Cup and an injury to Adar Ratner, who is set for surgery and expected to be sidelined for two and a half months, Maccabi Petah Tikva announced on Friday the signing of Marko Rakonjac. The 26-year-old Montenegrin striker, who scored two goals in 14 appearances for Hapoel Jerusalem since January, has arrived in Israel to reunite with coach Ziv Arie.

Wojciech Szczęsny is one of the few footballers who openly admits to smoking. In an interview with "The Athletic", the Polish goalkeeper for Barcelona lit an electronic cigarette, stating that he prefers to be authentic rather than pretend to be perfect.

The Zambian midfielder who led Hapoel Be'er Sheva to a league title and a State Cup victory has officially joined the Greek powerhouse. The club expressed its gratitude for his contributions.

Days after France's 2026 World Cup run, Michael Olise surprised fans by joining an amateur game in a New York park. At 24, he is one of Europe's most influential players, blending phenomenal stats with a complete lack of interest in fame.

All the ingredients for a European tragedy were present: Caraballo missed Gadrani, Kalo provided a strange performance, and Almog Cohen didn't help. Then came Omer Atzili, for whom every piece of grass is a tile, and every tile is his. Moshe Ziat rejoices at the shattering of Beitar's stigmas in Europe, but begs: can we finally part ways with Miguel Silva?

Hapoel Be'er Sheva is convinced that the new left-back will be able to help as early as the upcoming matches in Europe. The defender who impressed against Vikingur may replace Diop, while Ahmed has secured his place in the starting 11.

The Blancos remain interested in the Manchester City midfielder but have prioritized completing the Ousmane Diomande deal. Meanwhile, the squad is full, and the club will need to release two players if both arrive.

The former star spoke on 103FM about the team where he became a legend: "I don't see anything extraordinary in the front line; they need one or two players to make the difference." He also shared his thoughts on the most impressive team of the season.

The Hapoel Be'er Sheva goalkeeper, who is heading out for a loan season, has agreed to terms with the team that finished last season in fifth place, but before giving a final green light, he is waiting for developments with a club from the Portuguese league. The Greeks are demanding an answer by the beginning of the week.

The legendary former star of AC Milan and the Italian national team died after a prolonged battle with illness. Baresi played his entire career for the Rossoneri, recording 719 appearances and winning six championships and three European Cups. He lifted the World Cup with Italy in 1982 and became one of the greatest defenders in the history of the game.

Casemiro was unveiled at Inter Miami and explained why he rejected other offers: "I am here to play with the best of all time." On the meetings against him in Spain: "I never managed to stop him alone."

The "Yellows" realize they will need to raise their level to ensure a European season: "There is enough material to work on." The club is satisfied with the new home, while the search for new foreign players continues.

Beitar Jerusalem players reflected on their dramatic penalty shootout victory over AEK Larnaca. Despite defensive lapses, the team showed resilience to advance to the next round of the European competition.

The world football governing body continues to push for the privatization of the World Cup, despite fierce opposition and boycott threats from UEFA. European football leaders are already preparing a contingency plan.

Gianni Infantino is facing a major crisis over plans to privatize World Cup ownership. UEFA and CONCACAF are threatening a boycott, demanding the cancellation of the FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal.

Oscar Gloukh scored a spectacular 18-minute hat-trick, leading Ajax to a 4:1 victory over Vojvodina. The Israeli midfielder was the central figure of the match, earning a perfect 10 rating from Sofascore.