Israeli football

UEFA opens probe into alleged misconduct during Ireland-Israel soccer match

The investigation follows reports of possible player misconduct during Ireland’s Nations League fixture against Israel, played behind closed doors in Serbia.

|ByREUTERS
Israel's players (L) and the Republic of Ireland's players (R) stand alongside the officials for the national anthems ahead of the UEFA Nations League Group B3 football match between the Republic of Ireland and Israel at the TSC Arena in Backa Topola on October 4, 2026.
Daniel Peretz, Nikita Stoinov, Raz Shlomo, Eliel Peretz of Israel line up for national anthem during the UEFA Nations League 2026/27 group phase match between Israel and Republic of Ireland at Nagyerdei Stadion on September 27, 2026 in Debrecen, Hungary.

Israel-Ireland soccer match ends with 1-1 draw, Israeli team wears black armbands in Oct. 7 tribute

According to UEFA rules, black armbands require prior approval and are reserved for recognized tragedies, national mourning, or the deaths of prominent soccer figures.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
RAN BEN SHIMON faces mounting questions over his leadership of Israel’s national team following the blue-and-white’s disappointing Nations League start.

Blue-and-white National Team needs accountability, not more excuses, after last loss - analysis

The question facing the IFA is no longer simply how Israel can recover from one disappointing defeat. The time for excuses is over. The time for accountability is now.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Republic of Ireland's Ryan Manning with teammates during the warm up before the match.

Irish soccer team wears black armbands, refuse to shake Israeli players' hands during match

The decision follows several conflicts amid the team, with players even demanding not to play the game due to the war in Gaza.

|ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

American football is alive and kicking in the Holy Land as Israel hosts Flag Worlds

Israel has rocketed to a world leader in American football, competing in tournaments worldwide.

DECEMBER 8, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
AMERICAN FOOTBALL continues to thrive in Israel, with Jerusalem playing host to this week’s IFAF Flag World Championships.

Israeli soccer: Maccabi Haifa puts pressure on Beersheba

Yellow-and-blue edges Beitar • Hap TA, Hap Jerusalem draw at Bloomfield • Ashdod stays hot

DECEMBER 6, 2021ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV (in white) and Beitar Jerusalem dueled on Sunday night in the capital, with the visitors claiming a 2-1 victory after an exciting contest

Israel aims to finish on high note in World Cup qualifiers

After World Cup dreams were dashed prior to a defeat to Austria, Faroe Islands visits Netanya for the final qualifier.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
DESPITE HOLDING 1-0 and 2-1 leads, Israel (in blue) couldn’t hold on for the victory in Austria, with the 4-2 defeat spelling the end to its 2022 World Cup hopes

Maccabi Tel Aviv falls to Ashdod, Van Leeuwen out

Despite European success, local struggles doom Dutch coach • Mac Haifa, Beitar Jerusalem win

OCTOBER 26, 2021ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
IT WAS an inauspicious ending to Patrick van Leeuwen’s Maccabi Tel Aviv coaching tenure as the Dutchman was relieved of his duties following the yellow-and-blue’s 2-0 loss to Ashdod SC at Bloomfield Stadium on Monday night.

Gilboa/Galil grabs upset win over Maccabi TA

Hapoel Jerusalem routs Beersheba • Hapoel Haifa, Herzliya, Holon, Galil Elyon also victorious

OCTOBER 19, 2021ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL JERUSALEM’S Sean Kilpatrick (right) drives to the hoops past Hapoel Beersheba defender Amit Suss for two of his game-high 28 points in the Reds’ 90-72 home victory over the Southerners on Monday night in Winner League action.

Hungary devours Israel

Blue-and-white to remain in Europe's Group B after falling 44-19 in tackle football clash on the road

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israel tackle football story by Jerusalem Post Sports Staff – Picture of Israel-vs-Hungary

Tal Ben Haim: A blue-and-white soccer career, well played

After decades on pitch locally and abroad at highest levels, Tal Ben Haim transitions into coaching.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Israel's Tal Ben Haim

Arab-Israeli soccer star Munas Dabbur heavily booed during Israel win

Dabbur was booed by Israeli fans throughout the night as the national team celebrated one of their most significant victories in recent years.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021ByTAL SPUNGIN
Israel's Munas Dabbur celebrates scoring Israel's second goal of the game with Bibras Natcho.

Israel wins 5-2 against Austria in World Cup qualifying match

Continuing their winning streak against 4-0 over the Faroe Islands last week, Israel met Austria at the Sammy Ofer Stadium in Haifa

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Soccer Football - World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group F - Israel v Austria - Sammy Ofer Stadium, Haifa, Israel - September 4, 2021 Israel's Shon Weissman celebrates scoring their fourth goal with teammates.

Maccabi Haifa footballers receive third COVID-19 vaccine

Both senior and youth players got jabbed by MDA paramedics, as part of the campaign to encourage the Israeli public to get vaccinated.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021ByTAL SPUNGIN
Maccabi Haifa captain Neta Lavi receives the third COVID-19 jab.