Sport

Real Madrid continues its attempts to sign Rodri, but according to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City is choosing not to rush the deal. Despite official talks with the Spanish giants, City has slowed down negotiations, anticipating potential interest from other clubs, including Barcelona.

Players at Maccabi Tel Aviv are dejected before the match against CSKA Sofia, as they will again play in front of empty stands. Tyrese Asante may start for the first time this season (Thursday, 19:00, Sport1).

Hapoel Tel Aviv has agreed on terms to acquire Douglas Owusu from Red Star Belgrade, but the club is waiting for the results of comprehensive medical examinations scheduled for Tuesday before finalizing the transfer.

Marie-George Buffet, France's former Minister of Sports, admitted that her office suspended surprise doping tests for Zinedine Zidane and his teammates ahead of the 1998 World Cup. This admission contradicts her 2013 testimony before a Senate committee, where she denied that any such instructions were ever issued.

Ferran Torres continues to maintain ambiguity regarding his future at Barcelona, but is sending a clear message to the club's management. In an interview during the team's pre-season tour in the USA, the 26-year-old striker clarified that contract extension progress depends on how he is treated by the board. He also addressed reports regarding potential interest from Paris Saint-Germain.

Gilad Katzav, the agent of Niv Eliasi, spoke on the 103fm sports program about the goalkeeper's signing with the Greek club Levadiakos and later discussed several other footballers he represents.

Pressure on Gianni Infantino is reaching a new peak: according to a report in 'The Times', UEFA, CONCACAF, and the Asian Football Confederation have joined forces to secure his removal. If he refuses to resign, a series of dramatic steps are being considered, from boycotting FIFA institutions to establishing competing international tournaments.

Star of "Power Couple", Omri Kanda, who revealed his gambling past on the show, spoke about how top players approach him for advice: "Go to rehabilitation and pay the money, one way or another you will lose it."

UEFA has fined Maccabi Tel Aviv 40,000 euros and ordered the club to play its next home European match without spectators due to pyrotechnics use during the game against Sheriff Tiraspol. Consequently, Thursday's Europa League qualifier against CSKA Sofia will be held behind closed doors.

Ahead of Wednesday's hearing in the infusion case, Ironi Tiberias faces another Toto Cup match tomorrow (Tuesday, 20:00, Sport1). The team will play away against Maccabi Haifa, which is seeking its first points in Group A.

After securing a "hot winter" with participation in at least the league phase of the Conference League, Hapoel Be'er Sheva wants to achieve more and will try to surprise Red Star Belgrade tomorrow (Tuesday, 20:30, Sport 3) in the third qualifying round of the Champions League. For the Israeli champion, which is forced to host in Szombathely, Hungary, this will be the first match without Kings...

Following the record sale of Loizos Loizou to Red Star Belgrade, Hapoel Tel Aviv is nearing the most expensive purchase in its history, negotiating with the same club for winger Douglas Owusu for over 2 million euros. Guy Primor is currently abroad to finalize terms, with the player set to undergo comprehensive medical exams on Tuesday.

Even after Hapoel Be'er Sheva's final training session in Hungary, coach Ran Kozuch has still not decided who will start in place of Kings Kangwa in the first match tomorrow (Tuesday, 20:30, Sport 3) against Red Star Belgrade in the third qualifying round of the Champions League. Similar to yesterday's training, this evening the coach is deliberating between Eliel Peretz and Hamudi Kanaan. Peretz...

Maccabi Tel Aviv midfielder Christian Blitz underwent surgery on Monday to repair a foot fracture. The club confirmed the procedure was successful, with his recovery period estimated at three to four months.

The second round of the National League Toto Cup concluded with M.S. Ashdod, Bnei Yehuda, and Maccabi Herzliya maintaining perfect records. These teams are now closing in on the semi-finals.

Members of the "Yad LeBanim" organization presented Hapoel Tel Aviv with a certificate of appreciation for commemorating IDF soldiers and security forces. The organization's chairman, Eli Tahar, who lost two sons and a brother in Israel's wars, visited the team's training session to share his story with the players and staff.

Bernardo Silva is settling into life as a Real Madrid player. The Portuguese international, who parted ways with Manchester City after nine years to sign a two-year deal with José Mourinho's side, completed his first training session and spoke to the club's official TV channel.

During an MLS match last Saturday, the Israeli striker Dor Turgeman was targeted by "Death to Israel" chants from local fans in Montreal.

Matias Nahuel, who was purchased in the summer of 2024 from the Polish club Slask Wroclaw for about 2.5 million euros, is leaving the club. During his two seasons on the Carmel, Nahuel recorded only 24 appearances in all competitions.

Mourinho has returned to the Bernabeu with a promise to bring Real back to the top, but even before the start of the season it is clear that the squad is far from perfect: the goalkeeper question, the pursuit of Rodri, the congestion in the attack, and the ignoring of Castilla require quick solutions. Do you also have something to say? Send us columns to the address: [email protected]

The 23-year-old Dutch winger, formerly of Manchester City and Serie A, is on trial at Hapoel Haifa. Despite Alon Turgeman's strong form, the club continues to seek an additional striker.

The Yellows will be seeded if they pass CSKA Sofia, but if they are eliminated, they could face a much tougher opponent in the Conference League playoffs (14:00)

The 24-year-old Nigerian signed for two years with an option for an additional season and will strengthen the newly promoted team. The club is still looking for at least three more foreign players.

Players are collapsing under the load of matches, and clubs are trying to protect them with "load management" and functional training. But new research reveals that the real solution is the exact opposite.

Maccabi Haifa players Nigel Lonwijk and Andrija Novakovich are appearing in the Toto Cup as trialists. The club is utilizing this option due to the current excess of registered foreign players in the squad.

The Serbian champion's top talent, Vasilije Kostov, is set to be sold for a record 20 million euros. Ahead of the Champions League qualifiers, Inter has opened negotiations to sign him. A previous deal with Arsenal collapsed over payment terms.

The Diamonds are planning further changes to the squad after the loss to Hapoel Ramat Gan. The defender was left out of the squad again, and the two foreign players may be replaced. The club was disappointed with the defense, but complimented Dolev Haziza.

If they pass Katowice, the Reds may face Freiburg, Atalanta, or Panathinaikos in the next stage. Here are the possible opponents.

According to 'AS', the Gunners' manager is leading the pursuit and has made it clear to the Brazilian that the team will be built around him. Now, everything hinges on the upcoming meeting with Real Madrid's leadership.

The court ruled that the club has a direct interest in the outcome of the case against the northern team, but maintained the original schedule and limited Ashdod's level of involvement.

Report: Stelios Andreou, who was included in the list of candidates for the 'yellows' to strengthen the defense, is on the verge of signing with Estoril.

Peter Bosz and PSV Eindhoven were defeated 4:0 in the Dutch Super Cup and the coach reacted with irony to a question about Jordi Cruyff's recruitment campaign at Ajax: "It's pathetic." Wesley Patati scored one of the goals for Alkmaar and broke a 33-match drought, his team set a new goal.

One of the heroes of the 2026 World Cup, Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, has arrived in Chile to join Colo-Colo. He was greeted by hundreds of enthusiastic fans at the airport in Santiago.

Conspiracy theories following Argentina's World Cup final loss have reached the home of Facundo Medina. The national team defender dismissed the rumors, emphasizing that the defeat was purely professional.

Leeds United staged an impressive comeback in a friendly match in Chicago, overturning a 2-0 deficit to beat Liverpool 4:2, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin scoring a brace.

Hapoel Tel Aviv secured an impressive qualification for the third qualifying round of the Europa League after defeating Ludogorets. Experts on the "Zion 3" program identified Omri Altman as the central figure of the round.

After the collapse of the controversial plan to sell part of the World Cup rights, Europe is formulating an unprecedented move to remove support for Gianni Infantino. According to the 'Guardian', dozens of associations may withdraw their letters of support - a step that would significantly increase the pressure on the FIFA president to end his tenure.

Just before the major transfer of Kings Kangwa to Panathinaikos was finalized, Hapoel Be'er Sheva attempted to reach an agreement with the Greek club and the player himself to keep him for the two upcoming Champions League qualifying matches against Red Star Belgrade. The club was willing to waive part of the 4 million euro transfer fee, but both the Greek club and the player declined.

After a long journey, Hapoel Be'er Sheva arrived in Hungary ahead of their first match in the third qualifying round of the Champions League against Red Star Belgrade. The game will take place tomorrow in Szombathely (Tuesday, 20:30, Sport 2).

The former assistant coach of the Serbian champion was interviewed on 103FM ahead of the Champions League qualifying matches: "It is possible to beat them, but it is a difficult task." Regarding Kings Kangwa, Tzarfati noted: "He was very good, but we felt we needed players with a different profile."