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The football world is in mourning after 24-year-old Yala club winger Sophon Auwai was killed by a direct lightning strike during a regional cup semi-final in Thailand's Narathiwat province.

Jordan Football Association President Prince Ali bin Al-Hussein has accused FIFA leadership, led by Gianni Infantino, of blackmail, claiming the organization made financial aid conditional on supporting his candidacy.

The German world champion and former NBA center has agreed to a two-year deal with the powerhouse club. Coach Oded Kattash is confident that he is the key player who will provide the team with necessary flexibility.

After the tense penalty shootout victory against AEK Larnaca, Beitar Jerusalem faces a pair of matches against an even tougher hurdle in the form of Austria Wien in the third round of the Conference League. The first match will be held on Thursday at the Jerusalemites' home ground in Bucharest, while the return leg will take place in Vienna a week later at the Generali Arena.

Daniel Peretz is embarking on a new path: after becoming a regular for Southampton following his move from Bayern Munich, the Israeli goalkeeper is aiming to lead the club to the Premier League. In an interview with SPOX, he discussed the disappointment of last season, his decision to stay in England, and his time working with Manuel Neuer.

After years of waiting for a real opportunity, the Israeli goalkeeper talks about his permanent move to Southampton, reveals the difficult period in his career, and declares that the goal is clear: to lead his team back to the Premier League.

After the tough victory over the Serbian champion, Hapoel Be'er Sheva is preparing for the return leg and Alona Barkat is incentivizing the Israeli champion's players.

While the 'yellows' are negotiating the sale of Roy Revivo, reports in Serbia claim the club tried to sign Lazar Randjelovic, but was turned down.

Raised in poverty, playing barefoot, overcoming a serious illness and a difficult suspension, the Brazilian forward has joined Barcelona from Manchester City. The Catalans set a club record to sign Karolin.

The Hapoel Tel Aviv medical staff will review hospital findings today (Wednesday) regarding Douglas Owusu's medical results. If cleared, the contract will be signed and he will join the club.

The Santos star was documented exchanging insults with rivals, shouting "eliminated" at them, and escalating the commotion after advancing to the Brazilian Cup quarterfinals.

Hapoel Be'er Sheva is confident it can overcome Red Star Belgrade in next week's return leg in Serbia following yesterday's 0-1 home victory in Hungary. Coach Ran Kozuch has urged his players to remain humble and disciplined, while the club remains optimistic despite the red card shown to Matan Baltaxa.

The Serbian center has avoided a contract extension with Denver for the second consecutive summer and could become a free agent in 2027. Experts note that rivals are closely monitoring the situation.

The victory over Ironi Tiberias slightly eased the pressure, but defensive softness continues to worry Barak Bakhar and his staff. There is optimism regarding Bruninho's performance.

The Revivo family fears that Roy Revivo's transfer will not succeed. They worry that, like a year ago, the deal with a Spanish club will collapse because Maccabi Tel Aviv is demanding that the player waive his 15% share of the transfer fee.

The Red Star coach claimed he did not make a mistake when starting against Hapoel Be'er Sheva with the former Maccabi Tel Aviv player, despite the error: "A wonderful and experienced player, it will be much better in the second leg."

Devin Booker, a big fan of Kobe Bryant, provided an unusual answer to the GOAT debate. An American commentator claims that LeBron James has had more influence on the league than Jordan.

As part of a plan to establish a commercial entity, FIFA President Gianni Infantino considered opening 20% of the organization's capital to private investors. Facing harsh criticism and reports of a potential resignation, the Swiss official published a strange Instagram post praising Kylian Mbappé for his World Cup performance, which concluded on July 19.

The national champion has cautious optimism regarding the continuation of Lucas Ventura's path, who did not hide his ambitions to upgrade professionally and financially. Alona Barkat clarified to Ran Kozuch that she will allow him to sign two additional players.

Zahi Ahmed scored the winning goal in a 1:0 victory over Red Star Belgrade, giving Hapoel Be'er Sheva a significant advantage ahead of the Champions League return leg. Coach Ran Kozuch urged his team to remain humble.

The Israel national team defender is pushing for an immediate move abroad, and his inner circle does not rule out the possibility that he will skip the flight to Batumi for the Europa League qualifier against CSKA Sofia.

Matias Nahuel gave an interview to "AS" following his departure from Maccabi Haifa, describing his time in Israel as one of the most difficult periods of his life. The midfielder admitted that security concerns made it impossible to focus on football.

A major achievement: The Israeli team defeated Montenegro 31:27, advancing to the 9-16 placement matches. They are now just one win away from securing a spot in the prestigious tournament.

The Israeli winger nearly scored with a header, and the Belgian side led 3:2 in the 88th minute, but conceded in stoppage time to finish 3:3 in the first leg of the Champions League qualifiers.

The Turkish league, opening next Friday, is a hotbed of drama. At the center is the rise of Amedspor to the top flight, serving as a sporting litmus test for the historic peace process in Turkey.

Tomáš Satoranský, who joined Hapoel Tel Aviv, admitted that the team's model of training and playing in Sofia, avoiding frequent flights to Israel, was a key factor in his decision to sign.

Dramatic reports in Turkey reveal that one of the greatest players of the last decade has agreed to a two-year deal, and will receive, in addition to the huge salary, full profits from jersey sales outside the country.

Despite impressive viewing figures and record quarterly revenues, the UFC organization ended one of its most talked-about events of the year with a loss of tens of millions of dollars.

Ferran Torres, star of Barcelona and the Spanish national team, sparked great interest when he celebrated his team's World Cup victory wearing a red cap with the inscription "Make Spain Great Again". Torres, who scored the winning goal in the final, clarified that his choice did not stem from political motives, but from a desire to see Spain at its peak.

After recording only six appearances for his current team, the Israeli is expected to move to a new destination in the coming days as two clubs are in advanced talks to sign him.

The Australian athletics world is mourning the death of Natasha Ward, an up-and-coming middle-distance runner. Ward passed away over the weekend at just 21 years old. Athletics New South Wales and the Sutherland District Athletics Club announced the sad news in a joint statement, but the cause of death has not been made public.

After 11 seasons and 21 titles at Barcelona, the 34-year-old goalkeeper joins the Dutch club for one season.

Fewer than 200 Hapoel Be'er Sheva fans are expected at the stadium in Szombathely, Hungary, tonight. Experts point to the team's recent performance slump and logistical challenges as the primary reasons for the low turnout.

The goalkeeper received support alongside professional criticism of his mistakes, and the other players were required to stop showing indifference following the second goal they conceded against Larnaca. Optimism in the club ahead of Thursday (20:30, Sport 2).

Kozuch's talks with the players about faith, the surprising practice of Kanaan, and those who will earn the coach's trust. Hapoel Be'er Sheva expects a good result tonight (20:30, Sport 3), which will leave it a chance to qualify ahead of the return leg against Red Star next week in Belgrade.

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.

The former NBA champion, who was forced to retire at 32 due to blood clots, revealed that he almost died in January and warned the San Antonio star: "It happened to me twice, and then I couldn't play anymore."

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.