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Great excitement at CSKA Sofia after the impressive 3:0 victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv in Batumi, Georgia. Sporting director Valentin Iliev praised his players and declared: "There is no reason why we won't see more high-level reinforcement players joining us. This game is a milestone, we can build on this."

Beitar Jerusalem met this evening (Thursday) with Austria Vienna for the first of two matches in the third qualifying round of the Conference League. About 1,200 fans accompanied the team to the home game in Romania. Almog Cohen started with the attacking trio of Shua, Weissman, and Atzili for the first time this season.

Conference League, third round: A dream start for Barda's Reds. Stav Turiel took the lead with a powerful strike from the edge of the box (5'), and Roei Alkukin doubled the advantage with a beautiful finish (18').

Will Europe's major football teams boycott the World Cup? The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has announced that it has lost confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino and does not rule out extreme measures. The acute crisis erupted following a secret plan by Infantino to sell stakes in the World Cup tournament to private investors.

Negotiations between West Ham and Tottenham regarding the sale of Manor Solomon have reached a deadlock due to financial disputes. West Ham, which was relegated to the lower division at the end of last season, is interested in paying about 5 million pounds for the player, but refuses to include in the contract the bonuses that Tottenham demands in the event of a return to the Premier League.

Two soccer players from the Iranian women's national team, Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanizadeh, received Australian citizenship after a long journey that began with the decision to leave their team during the Asian Cup held in Australia. The two sought asylum for fear that they would have to face severe consequences if they returned to Iran.

LeBron James' move to the Philadelphia 76ers continues to stir up a storm in the NBA, but he is now receiving significant support from one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Shaquille O'Neal addressed the criticism surrounding James' decision to join the Sixers and rejected claims that it is a move solely aimed at "chasing another championship ring." According to O'Neal, in LeBron's...

Former minister Issawi Frej announced on Thursday that he will run for the position of chairman of the Israel Football Association as part of a new independent faction. He will be joined by Liad Ilani, a member of the Ramat Gan city council.

One of the most intriguing issues of the transfer window in Spain is becoming complicated: according to a report in the Catalan "Sport", negotiations between Real Madrid and Manchester City midfielder Rodri have hit a dead end, and at the moment his move to the Santiago Bernabeu is not on the agenda.

Against the backdrop of negotiations over the future of club ownership, the businessman has published a public appeal to the Recanati family, attached an archival video, and criticized their conduct toward Maccabi Tel Aviv fans.

Just as he knows how to thread an impossible pass between the defenders' hands, he found the loophole that allows him to both get the big money and play basketball at the highest levels. Do you also have something to say? Send us columns to the address: [email protected]

International pressure has broken the world football leadership: following the European boycott and the wave of sharp criticism, FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Secretary General Mattias Grafström jointly published an official letter to the associations in which they expressed "sincere apologies for the mistakes" in managing the controversial plan to privatize percentages of the World Cup. The...

The American center (26, 2.08 m), who played last season for Fenerbahce, will wear yellow until the summer of 2028: "Very excited to join a historic organization." Kattash: "Possesses very high offensive capabilities."

Ahmad Ahmad spoke on the 103fm sports show following his son's major achievement with Hapoel Be'er Sheva: "Everyone aspires to advance - to Europe and to the national team."

Shaye Feigenboim predicts a great season and is happy with the owner: “Soon he will bring another player or two of a level that will bring added value. He didn't come here for a trip.” Listen to the interview on 103fm

Following the summer saga of Loizos Loizou, who utilized a 3 million euro release clause to move to Red Star Belgrade, Hapoel Tel Aviv has changed its strategy. The Reds' new signing, Douglas Owusu, has no release clause, a condition agreed upon by the player and his representatives in advance.

The 35-year-old guard, who played last season for Ironi Ramat Gan and Bnei Herzliya, joins the Reds until the summer of 2027. Coach Dimitris Itoudis emphasized that Bourdillon's experience is crucial for the team's championship ambitions.

The 37-year-old midfielder clarifies that retirement is not on the table at this stage, reveals that he has received offers from the National League, and talks about his big dream of establishing his own football club.

Maccabi Tel Aviv striker Aster Sokler will make his debut tonight (Thursday) against CSKA Sofia in the third qualifying round of the Europa League (19:00, Sport1), though he is expected to begin the match on the bench. Sayed Abu Farchi, who has started every summer match for the team, is also expected to lead the attack.

The 39-year-old star scored twice and added an assist in a 4:2 victory over Atletico San Luis, becoming the all-time leading scorer of the Leagues Cup.

The Reds have been in contact recently with Jasiel Rivero, who played for the Yellows for two years. The backup center position is the last one remaining before the roster is finalized. The team is expected to participate in a preseason tournament in Italy — these are the opponents they will face.

The Maccabi Tel Aviv point guard from last season is joining Nikola Jokic's squad on a $3.3 million deal. He will be replaced by Keaton Wallace, who agreed to terms last night.

25,000 people welcomed the Egyptian star, who is set to officially sign with Trabzonspor soon: "There are no words to describe how happy I am." And why did he choose the number 61 shirt?

The Israel national team midfielder helped Ferencváros beat Górnik Zabrze 0:1 and gain an advantage ahead of the second leg in Poland. Aarhus defeated Sabah 1:2 in a meeting between potential opponents of Hapoel Be'er Sheva in the Champions League playoffs.

Following the stormy hearing at the tribunal, the club updated its fans: "We will defend the club, the truth, and our right to a fair process. Our defense team blocked the attempt to force an expedited procedure."

Success in Europe is bittersweet when realizing there is little chance of seeing matches in Israel soon. At least participation remains a diplomatic achievement.

With an unprecedented budget of 54.6 million shekels, impressive acquisitions like Dolev Haziza, and a refusal to sell the squad's stars, Maccabi Netanya wants to erase the trauma of last season and qualify for the upper playoffs. Coach Roni Levy clarifies: "We are doing everything to have a strong team, but we must dramatically improve the defensive game."

The former defender, who played most of his career for the capital's team and also for Maccabi Netanya — with whom he won a championship — passed away at the age of 78. The club paid tribute: "Today Beitar lost a symbol."

The Los Angeles Lakers did not perform another roster overhaul this past summer. They made a strategic, almost fateful decision: to make Luka Doncic the exclusive face of the new project. This is a decision that is understandable from a professional standpoint, but one that comes with no small amount of risk.

The Givatayim City Council has voted to cut all municipal support for Hapoel Ramat Gan following a public dispute between the mayor and club management.

Beitar Jerusalem football club announced on Wednesday the passing of Shimon Chernuha, one of the club's greatest players and most iconic symbols, who died at the age of 78. Born in 1948 to Holocaust survivors, Chernuha moved to Israel as an infant and rose through the Beitar youth ranks to join the senior team at just 15.

After numerous delays, Maccabi Tel Aviv continues to finalize its roster for the 2026/27 season. C14 has learned that American guard Cason Wallace has agreed to a two-year deal worth approximately $1.2 million per season, set to replace Lonnie Walker.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is fighting for his political survival and is offering Morocco an unprecedented deal. According to a report in The Times, Infantino promised the country the right to host the final match of the 2030 World Cup, provided it declares public support for him. The offer comes as the president faces sharp criticism and growing demands for his resignation following the...

Edmond Safra continues his investment strategy, completing the largest deal in Hapoel Tel Aviv's history. Red Star Belgrade player Douglas Owusu has signed a four-season contract.

The Maccabi Tel Aviv left-back continues to generate interest in Europe. Alongside an offer from Spain, reports in Italy indicate that Fiorentina has renewed its interest in the player.

Real Madrid is close to completing one of the biggest deals in its history, as Ousmane Diomande is expected to join in a deal that could reach 140 million euros.

Shawn Carrington, a 36-year-old from England, went viral on social media after deciding to celebrate his team’s historic World Cup win before the tournament even ended. He was so confident in the team’s success under coach Thomas Tuchel that he rushed to tattoo the World Cup on his leg alongside the winning caption. But reality had different plans, and he had to find a creative and amusing...

17-year-old Israeli midfielder Orian Goren, who impressed Hansi Flick during Barcelona's training sessions, has become the target of online abuse and political attacks due to his nationality.

UEFA has announced two significant rule changes for the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League. The updates involve suspension thresholds and stadium clock displays.

The storm surrounding Infantino refuses to subside: Portuguese football legend Luis Figo is calling for the FIFA president to resign from his position, against the backdrop of the controversial plan to sell private shares in the World Cup and other tournaments of the organization. Figo's call comes as Infantino holds an emergency meeting today (Wednesday) with senior FIFA officials, after he...