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Israeli midfielder Oscar Gloukh starred for Ajax with a goal and an assist in a 5-1 rout of Willem II, earning a perfect 10 rating on Sofascore and widespread praise.

Lionel Messi is set for an official farewell match with the Argentina national team against Benin on October 6 in Buenos Aires, following his retirement announcement.

Hapoel Be'er Sheva begins its UEFA Europa League league phase against Dinamo Zagreb in Bucharest amid a severe squad crisis. Depleted by injuries and suspensions, the Israeli champions pin their hopes on young midfielder Niv Yehoshua.

Rodri believes Barcelona can win the Champions League but warns they are not favorites yet. The midfielder also discussed rejecting Real Madrid for Camp Nou.

UEFA is set to approve a Swiss-style format for World Cup and Euro qualifiers, replacing traditional groups with a 36-team league phase to boost competitiveness and excitement.

Maccabi Tel Aviv dominates the Premier League with four straight wins, capping a remarkable two-week run with a 4-1 derby victory over Hapoel Tel Aviv.

Leeds United cruised to a 4:1 victory over Newcastle United at Elland Road, wrapping up the fourth Premier League matchday with a dominant performance.

Or Blorian, Israel national team defender and Sporting Kansas City player, underwent emergency heart catheterization after experiencing chest pains, sidelining him for the rest of the season.

Dor Turgeman starred for the New England Revolution with a goal and an assist in a 2-1 away win over Chicago Fire, keeping his side third in the MLS Eastern Conference.

Romanian football has introduced a historic black card for youth matches to combat spectator violence, allowing referees to permanently cancel games.

Lionel Messi is closing in on the historic milestone of 1,000 career goals, currently sitting at 928 after scoring against Nashville. With a contract until 2028, the Argentine star has plenty of time to catch up.

Daniel Peretz received high praise from the Guardian as a key £6M signing for Southampton, helping the club recover following a past scandal.

Hapoel Tel Aviv prepares for a high-stakes Tel Aviv derby against Maccabi Tel Aviv, aiming for the championship title this season with strong defensive form and a reinforced squad.

Manchester City midfielder Elliot Anderson revealed his primary focus ahead of the derby against Manchester United is finding star striker Erling Haaland on the pitch.

Arsenal defeated Sunderland 2:0 for their ninth straight Premier League win, but manager Mikel Arteta fiercely criticized a controversial penalty decision.

Real Madrid defeated Rayo Vallecano 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu, led by a brace from Kylian Mbappé, to level points with Barcelona in La Liga.

Hapoel Be'er Sheva's upcoming Europa League opponent, Dinamo Zagreb, suffered a stunning 4:2 defeat to Osijek in the Croatian league, raising defensive concerns ahead of Wednesday's clash.

Israeli forward Anan Khalaili scored his debut Premier League goal for Crystal Palace against Ipswich Town, cementing his impressive start in England.

Manor Solomon shines for West Ham ahead of Israel's Nations League opener against Austria. Coach Ran Ben Shimon faces severe defensive injury crises and logistical travel hurdles.

Manor Solomon shined with a goal and an assist as West Ham crushed Wrexham 6-0 to temporarily claim the top spot in the Championship, earning high praise from manager Nuno Espírito Santo.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta revealed he intentionally disrupts his players' routines and creates unexpected challenges to prevent panic when real disruptions occur.

Bayern Munich and Manchester United secured resounding 5-0 and 4-0 victories, while debutants Como stunned RB Leipzig 4-1 in the opening matchday of the Champions League.

Fenerbahce coach Ismail Kartal resigned following a 1-1 home draw against Roma in the Champions League, ending his fourth stint at the Istanbul club.

Manchester United marked their Champions League return with a 4:0 win over Sabah. Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Benjamin Sesko, and Lisandro Martinez scored at Old Trafford.

Bayern Munich crushed Bodø/Glimt 5:0 in the Champions League opener after a stellar second half, extending their incredible unbeaten run in the tournament's group and league stages to 39 matches.

The race to host the 2030 World Cup final heats up as Morocco insists the match will be held in Casablanca, while Spain firmly contends it deserves the honor.

Valdas Dambrauskas, Sabah's coach, went from cleaning pub floors in London to facing Manchester United in the Champions League after funding his early studies with game show winnings.

Barcelona crushed Feyenoord 5-1 in their Champions League opener as Raphinha scored a brace, becoming the first player in the 21st century to score in Barça's first five games.

Arsenal kicked off their Champions League campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Napoli, courtesy of a goal by captain Martin Ødegaard.

Liverpool overcame a 1-0 deficit to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 in their Champions League opener, courtesy of goals from Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister.

Paris Saint-Germain thrashed Slovan Bratislava 6-1 in their Champions League opener, powered by a historic hat-trick from debutant Ferran Torres.

The Champions League delivered another thrilling night as Barcelona thrashed Feyenoord 5:1, PSG crushed Slovan Bratislava, and Liverpool completed a dramatic comeback against Atletico Madrid.

Former Ireland captain Kenny Cunningham criticized the decision to move the Nations League match against Israel to a neutral venue, arguing that boycotts achieve nothing and calling for mutual respect.

The Israel Football Association launched a 1995-inspired retro jersey featuring legends like Eyal Berkovic and Shlomo Scharf. The kit will be sold to fans as the national team prepares for upcoming Nations League matches.

Manchester City opened their Champions League campaign with a 2-0 win over Porto as Erling Haaland scored a brace and 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi impressed. City now turn their focus to Sunday's Manchester derby at Old Trafford.

Beitar Jerusalem has offered €450,000 for Independiente Medellín midfielder Alexis Serna. Meanwhile, Maccabi Haifa demands a player trade for Yarin Levi, attracting Hapoel Be'er Sheva's interest.

Aston Villa overcame a tough domestic start with a 3-2 win at Club Brugge in the Champions League, while AEK Athens defeated LASK Linz 1-0 on their tournament return.

Como president Mirwan Suwarso and board members gave up their Champions League debut tickets for veteran fans born in 1950 or earlier, as the club prepares to host RB Leipzig.

The UEFA Champions League returned with dramatic opening fixtures as Real Madrid defeated Inter Milan 2-1 and Manchester City secured a 2-0 away win against Porto.

Fans at the Santiago Bernabeu waved thousands of Ceuta and Spanish flags before Real Madrid faced Inter, protesting amid tensions over migration.