Beitar Jerusalem

Beitar, Beersheba in fierce fight to the finish

Both top teams win, Jerusalem still trails by 2 points in the championship race with just 2 games left.

MAY 17, 2026|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

TIMOTI MUZIE (11) celebrates with his Beitar Jerusalem teammates after scoring the game-winning goal in the crucial 2-1 victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv.

THE 1-1 draw this week between Beitar Jerusalem and Hapoel Beersheba at Teddy Stadium kept the Southern Reds in first place by two points with three matches left.

Despite draw with Hapoel Beersheba, Beitar Jerusalem still in title race

Elsewhere around the league, Hapoel Tel Aviv edged Hapoel Petah Tikva 1-0 thanks to Mor Buskila’s 74th-minute winner, clinching European qualification for next season.

MAY 14, 2026|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

BEITAR JERUSALEM players are primed for a season-defining clash on Tuesday against Hapoel Beersheba at Teddy Stadium that could determine the title.

Do-or-die in Jerusalem: Beitar faces defining night in championship race

There is no reason to think that the yellow-and-black can’t do the unthinkable and take home the championship for the first time in close to two decades.

MAY 11, 2026|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

MACCABI HAIFA players celebrate their final goal in the 3-0 victory over Beitar Jerusalem in Israeli Premier League action on Saturday at Sammy Ofer Stadium.

Beersheba wins, overtakes Beitar Jerusalem in Israeli Premier League title race

Navot Ratner’s header gave Barak Bachar’s side a 1-0 lead in the 15th minute, while former Beitar forward Silva Kani doubled the advantage in the 60th minute.

MAY 10, 2026|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

Dramatic weekend in Israeli Premier League, Maccabi Tel Aviv snatch 2-1 win over Hapoel Jerusalem

At Bloomfield Stadium, Maccabi Tel Aviv left it late to snatch a 2-1 win over Hapoel Jerusalem; Beitar Jerusalem also had to dig deep, edging Ironi Kiryat Shmona 2-1 at Teddy Stadium.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

MACCABI TEL AVIV's Ali Camara celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal to lift the yellow-and-blue to a 2-1 victory over Hapoel Jerusalem at Bloomfield Stadium.

Hapoel Tel Aviv claims victory over Beitar Jerusalem in historic Premier League match

The Hapoel-Beitar game late Monday night will go down as one of the greatest games of the past several seasons in Israeli soccer.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

The Israeli Premier League match between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Beitar Jerusalem at the Bloomfield Stadium in Tel Aviv, September 15, 2025.

Between God and the devil: Beitar Jerusalem survives a goalless battle with Maccabi Haifa

Beitar Jerusalem overcame a red card early in the match to secure a scoreless draw with Maccabi Haifa.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

OMER ATZILI (right) and Beitar Jerusalem went down a man early, but still held on for a goalless draw against Maccabi Haifa at Teddy Stadium.

Israel’s Premier League set for kickoff

From Maccabi TA’s three-peat goal to Beitar Jerusalem’s attacking prowess, the season promises fireworks.

AUGUST 21, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

Picture of Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer players celebrating

Beitar, Hapoel Tel Aviv advance to final

“There were some things we did well and some things that we can still improve on,” Beitar Jerusalem head coach Barak Itzhaki said.

AUGUST 19, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

BEITAR JERUSALEM players celebrate after their 5-0 victory over Hapoel Haifa in their Toto Cup semifinal late Monday night at Teddy Stadium.

Beitar Jerusalem wins, Maccabi Haifa draws, Hapoel Beersheba falls in Conference League legs

The weekend ended in one win, one loss, and one draw for the Jewish state.

JULY 27, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

YARDEN SHUA celebrates after scoring Beitar Jerusalem’s first goal in its 2-1 victory over Montenegrin side Sutjeska in the first leg of their Conference League second-round qualifying duel.

Beitar Jerusalem ends Eran Zahavi pursuit, closing door on striker's final stop in Israeli soccer

Ultimatum, uncertainty, and chemistry concerns derail talks between Israeli soccer star and capital club.

JULY 7, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

FOR MORE than a decade, Eran Zahavi has been one of the biggest stars in Israeli soccer, from Tel Aviv to China, the Netherlands and back. But at 37 years old, his playing future is uncertain.

Israeli soccer clubs set sights on continental action

Maccabi Tel Aviv draws tough Champions League opponent • Beersheba faces familiar foe

JUNE 19, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

MACCABI TEL AVIV (in yellow) and Hapoel Beersheba (in red) were among the four Israeli clubs to learn their European competition opponents this week.

Netanyahu planning to attend Beitar-Hapoel Beersheba final, denounced by Kibbutz Nir Oz

The State Cup Final, this year played between Beitar Jerusalem and Hapoel Beersheba, will take place at Bloomfield Stadium. It is usually attended by the Israeli President, not the Prime Minister.

MAY 19, 2025ByTAL SHALEV

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with President of the South American Football Association (CONMEBOL) and FIFA Vice President, Alejandro Domínguez at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem. September 7, 2023.

Child injured by firework at Teddy Stadium during Beitar Jerusalem match

Beitar Jerusalem condemned the actions of the individuals involved and pledged full cooperation with the investigation.

APRIL 29, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF