Soccer

17°

Weather

YnetGlobal Channels

Sites & Sources

more channels

Contact

Soccer

American investor group agrees to $80 million deal for Maccabi Haifa

Israel's biggest soccer sale is taking shape: Adam Freed's US group will buy Maccabi Haifa for $80 million; it will first purchase the Kaz family's 50% stake, then Yaacov Shahar's shares after a two-year transition; management stays, budget steady

Nadav Zenziper | 12.05.25

UEFA weighs action on Israel amid pressure from pro-Palestinian campaigners

Senior UEFA officials reportedly met with organizers of Game Over Israel as calls mount to suspend the Jewish state from international competitions

ynet | 12.01.25

Birmingham police inflated hooliganism allegations to bar Maccabi Tel Aviv fans, report says

The Jewish Chronicle says internal files contradict Birmingham police claims that led to banning Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from the Aston Villa match, sparking cross-party calls in Britain for an independent investigation into the 'shameful saga'

ynet | 11.20.25

More shrine than story: Ronaldo has a museum dedicated to his cult of personality

Trophies, paintings, sculptures and letters: A visit to the CR7 museum on the Portuguese island of Madeira, which contains very little added value and mainly represents boundless admiration for the native son soccer star

Shmuel Munitz, Madeira | 11.16.25

מפגינים ב בילבאו ספרד לקראת משחק נבחרת פלסטין

Thousands rally for Palestinians in Bilbao ahead of soccer match

Ahead of a friendly match against the Basque team, Palestine’s national soccer team held a 'Stop genocide' sign; thousands rallied in Bilbao, including outside an Israeli-owned hotel; a banner depicted Netanyahu being kicked by a player

AFP | 11.16.25

Court extends detention of soccer players suspected of raping US tourist in Tel Aviv

Three Netanya men, including two pro athletes, remain in custody over alleged assault at Tel Aviv hotel; suspects deny charges, claim acts were consensual as defense attacks accuser’s credibility; court cites risk of obstruction, imposes gag order

Lihi Gordon | 11.11.25

Two Israeli soccer players arrested on suspicion of raping American tourist

According to police, two players and another man allegedly met the woman at a nightclub in Tel Aviv on Nov. 1 and later went with her to a hotel, where they are suspected of having sexual contact with her without her consent

Meir Turgeman | 11.10.25

Despite ceasefire, Israel faces renewed threat of expulsion from FIFA and UEFA competitions

Several European associations - including Ireland, Turkey, Slovenia and Norway - are promoting an initiative to suspend Israeli teams; The reason: Israeli clubs playing across the Green Line, and the failure to implement an anti-racism policy; Israeli chairman Shino Zuaretz is conducting urgent talks with the UEFA president to prevent vote; 'If it goes to a vote—the outcome is obvious'

Nadav Zenziper | 11.09.25

Nearly 1,000 police deployed in Birmingham ahead of Aston Villa–Maccabi Tel Aviv match

West Midlands Police will also use drones, dogs, horses, and 'protest liaison officers' at the game, from which visiting fans are banned

ynet | 11.04.25

From Bangkok to London: Israeli teen soccer player breaks barriers on global stage

At 16, Aya Haviv Buck signs with West Ham United’s U18 girls’ team while balancing elite training in Thailand, academic excellence and a deep commitment to representing Israel with pride and purpose

Liran Biton | 10.24.25

אוהדי גלאטסראיי עם תפאורה של דגל פלסטין ושלט נגד ישראל

Anti-Israel protest in Champions League: Galatasaray fans display ‘Stop the genocide’ banner

During the UEFA Champions League match in Istanbul, Galatasaray supporters formed a Palestinian flag in the stands and unfurled a huge banner reading 'Stop the genocide'

ynet Global | 10.22.25

Maccabi Tel Aviv skips away tickets over security fears

In a statement, the club said, “The safety and security of our fans is our top priority"

Lidar Grave-Lazi | 10.22.25

Battlefield in Bloomfield: chaos at Tel Aviv soccer derby makes global headlines

From The Guardian to The New York Times, leading media outlets around the world covered the violent scenes at Bloomfield Stadium, describing the aborted Tel Aviv derby as chaotic, dangerous, and unlike anything seen before

ynet Global | 10.20.25

Piers Morgan slams ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans at Aston Villa match

British journalist blasts 'ridiculous decision' and 'moral cowardice,' calling on club to boycott match over ban on Israeli fans as political backlash mounts in UK

Ynet | 10.18.25

ראש ממשלת בריטניה קיר סטרמר עם שרת הפנים שבאנה מחמוד במטה משמרת מנצ'סטר

UK PM Keir Starmer slams ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans: 'We will not tolerate antisemitism'

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer criticized authorities for banning Israeli fans from a Europa League match, saying police must ensure 'all football fans can enjoy the game, without fear of violence or intimidation'

ynet | 10.17.25