Beitar Jerusalem

Israeli soccer set for another thrilling season

Defending champion Hapoel Beersheba leads a crowded field of contenders, with Beitar Jerusalem, Hapoel Tel Aviv, and the country’s traditional powerhouses all eyeing the title.

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REIGNING CHAMPION Hapoel Beersheba (in red) and Maccabi Tel Aviv (in yellow) battle for possession as the two Israeli giants prepare for another season of Premier League competition, which begins this weekend.
HAPOEL TEL AVIV players celebrate after advancing to the UEFA Conference League playoff round, where it will face Italian powerhouse Atalanta.

Israeli clubs face mixed fortunes in Europe

Hapoel Tel Aviv advances in Conference League • Maccabi Tel Aviv falls out of Europa League • Beitar Jerusalem eliminated.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Hapoel Tel Aviv players celebrate after the Reds earned a 2-0 first-leg victory over Katowice in Conference League qualifying.

Mixed results for Israeli clubs in European soccer qualifying, Hapoel Tel Aviv achieve valuable win

Beitar Jerusalem came up short against Austria Wien 2-1 in the first leg of their Conference League third-round qualifying tie, while Maccabi Tel Aviv suffered a 3-0 defeat to CSKA Sofia.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Shimon Chernocha.

Former Beitar Jerusalem player Shimon Chernocha dies at age 78

"He was always a listening ear, knew how to give the combative advice to the team," said former player Aviram Brokhian. "Every player on the team loved him."

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Action-packed week in Israel Premier League

Beitar edges Ashdod with dramatic injury-time winner, Beersheba thumps K8 to stay on top.

DECEMBER 18, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV players celebrate after their third goal during Monday night’s 3-2 road victory over Hapoel Jerusalem at Teddy Stadium.

Second-half surge boosts Beitar Jerusalem past Maccabi Tel Aviv

Maccabi Haifa overcomes Hadera • Bnei Reineh holds Beersheba to draw • Hapoel Jerusalem wins

OCTOBER 29, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
BEITAR JERUSALEM players celebrate after the last of their three second-half tallies in their 3-1 upset victory over visiting Maccabi Tel Aviv at Teddy Stadium.

Beitar Jerusalem unveils fourth jersey marking "Eternal Nation"

Jordan Shua and Ori Dahan showcased the new jersey alongside injured fans from the war, with the team set to wear it against Maccabi Tel Aviv.

OCTOBER 27, 2024BySPORT 1
Beitar Jerusalem

Maccabi Tel Aviv falls in Europe, as fans in Israel were kept home

The latest on Israeli football including the results of Maccabi Tel Aviv, Haifa, Beitar Jerusalem, and more.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV’S Dor Peretz (left) in action with S.C. Braga’s Roger Fernandes during the clubs’ Europa League clash in Portugal, which Maccabi lost 2-1.

Justice Ministry spearheads anti-racism program with Beitar Jerusalem FC Youth Team

The youth players met with Ismaila Soro and Zohar Zasno, players from the senior team, to discuss how racism impacts the club.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Beitar Jerusalem Youth Team players participating in anti-racism workshop produced by the Justice Ministry and "Matzmihim" anti-racism organization, September 27, 2024.

Maccabi Tel Aviv ekes by Hapoel Beersheba in Israel Premier League

Bnei Reineh holds Maccabi Haifa, shorthanded Beitar blanks Netanya, and Hapoel Jerusalem is routed.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV winger Dor Turgeman scores the lone goal of the contest in the yellow-and-blue’ 1-0 victory over Hapoel Beersheba at Bloomfield Stadium.

Yellow-and-blue edges closer to clinching title

Gaby Kanichowsky dribbles during the yellow-and-blue’s 3-2 road win this week at Maccabi Bnei Reineh in Israel Premier League action.

MAY 1, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV’S Gaby Kanichowsky dribbles during the yellow-and-blue’s 3-2 road win this week at Maccabi Bnei Reineh in Israel Premier League action.

Benayoun out at Israel National Team; Bachar to take over from Hazan as coach?

Bachar, 44, won six Israeli Premier League titles between 2016 and 2023, with Hapoel Beersheb and Maccabi Haifa.

MARCH 27, 2024ByBENJAMIN GLATT
YOSSI BENAYOUN (left, in 2011 file photo) had a largely unsuccessful tenure as Sporting Director of the Israel National Team.

Maccabi Tel Aviv opens up 4-point lead

Yellow-and-blue beats Beitar as Maccabi Haifa shocked by Bnei Reineh • Hapoel Haifa leapfrogs BS

MARCH 12, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Beitar Jerusalem.

Action heats up, fans will return to stands

Maccabi Tel Aviv holds off Sakhnin • Mac Haifa, Beitar draw • Hap Haifa edges Hap Jerusalem

DECEMBER 12, 2023ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
AFTER NOT being allowed into stadiums across Israel since the war began, an agreement was reached yesterday for the immediate return of the fans to the stands, initially 1,000 per game, with the amount to increase according to the situation.