National Team

Following a 3-0 defeat to Ireland, Israel coach Ran Ben Shimon rallied his shocked national team players, canceling rest plans to hold a morning training session in Debrecen.

Israel Olympic Committee Chair Yael Arad urged the national football team to maintain sportsmanship and avoid provocations ahead of their tense Nations League match against Ireland.

Eighteen-year-old artistic swimmer Sarah Maria Rizea has been crowned Miss Italy 2026. A decorated national athlete with nearly 100 medals, she now sets her sights on the Olympic Games.

The 'Yellows' will begin training towards the end of next week, but even after completing the roster, the coaching staff will have to manage without six to seven players due to injuries and national team call-ups.