Maccabi Haifa news

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.

|ByJOSHUA 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.
MACCABI TEL AVIV midfielder Dor Peretz celebrates his second goal in the club’s 3-1 victory over Dynamo Kyiv in the first leg of their Europa League tie.

European clashes and Israel opening action in new soccer season

Peretz powers Maccabi Tel Aviv past Kyiv • Hap TA, Mac Haifa, Ashdod make winning starts

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Picture of Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer players celebrating

Israel’s Premier League set for kickoff

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

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Caption: MACCABI TEL AVIV players celebrate their third goal in a 3-1 second-leg victory over Hamrun Spartans, which secured the yellow-and-blue a 5-3 aggregate win and a spot in the Europa Leage Play-off.

Soccer: Maccabi Tel Aviv marches on in Europe as Haifa and Beitar fall

Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Hamrun Spartans to reach the Europa League playoff round, as Maccabi Haifa and Beitar Jerusalem were knocked out of Europe.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

Israeli soccer fans cause outrage in Poland with 'murderers' banner

The "Murderers since 1939" banner was displayed prominently across a row of seats by fans of Maccabi Haifa.

AUGUST 15, 2025ByREUTERS
Maccabi Haifa fans hold up a banner that reads "Murderers since 1939" during a match in Poland.

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.

From the pitch to our hearts: The life and legacy of beloved Gadi Kinda

“This is the biggest tragedy to hit the club since the death of Avi Ran in 1987,” said a senior official at Maccabi Haifa.

MAY 22, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
Gadi Kinda – pictured above in 2023 during his MLS tenure with Sporting Kansas City – passed away this week at 31, with the Israeli midfielder leaving a legacy of talent, humility, and grace both on and off the field.

Maccabi Tel Aviv takes edge in title race

Hapoel Beersheba draw with Beitar Jerusalem puts yellow-and-blue in driver’s seat with a game left.

MAY 20, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV players celebrate during their 3-0 victory over Maccabi Haifa, a result that put the yellow-and-blue in first place with one game left in the season.

Former Israel National Team player Gadi Kinda dies at 31

Kinda had been battling a serious medical condition for the past several weeks, and had received several messages of support from the Israeli soccer community.

MAY 20, 2025ByOPHIR SAAR, SHLOMO WEISS
AA Gent's Stefan Mitrovic in action with Maccabi Haifa's Gadi Kinda on February 15, 2024.

Refaelov retires as team captain, begins new chapter with Maccabi Haifa

The Greens immediately announced that upon his retirement, the midfielder will be appointed head of the club’s scouting department.

MAY 19, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
AFTER HANGING up his playing cleats following a 20-year-career, Maccabi Haifa icon Lior Refaelov will take on a new role as the head of the Greens’ scouting.

Maccabi Haifa's Gadi Kinda sends emotional message from hospital

The video, shared by former footballer and now rabbi, Shneor Gueta, captured the emotional meeting between the two, as they called on the public to continue offering prayers and spiritual support.

MAY 14, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
MACCABI HAIFA'S Gadi Kinda (left) with Rabbi Shneor Gueta, who visited with the Israeli midfielder in the hospital this week and posted a video together on Instagram.

End of an era: Maccabi Haifa parts ways with Barak Bachar and Gal Alberman

The dual resignation comes after Maccabi Haifa suffered a humiliating 5-1 derby defeat to Hapoel Haifa.

MAY 5, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
Barak Bachar led Maccabi Haifa through triumphs and setbacks over two stints at the club before being abruptly let go late Sunday after the Greens’ dramatic downturn in form late in the season.

Green with envy: Haifa’s must-visit new attraction

Every top football club in the world has a museum showcasing its history, legendary players, trophies, and nostalgic memorabilia. Maccabi Haifa has now joined these elite clubs.

FEBRUARY 20, 2025BySAFI MAKLADE
The museum entrance counter

High-scoring soccer thrills and emotional returns

Beersheba celebrates Horn homecoming by beating Tiberias • Beitar loses • Mac TA tops Sakhnin

FEBRUARY 18, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
FANS AT Turner Stadium celebrate the return of hostage Iair Horn, who was honored before Hapoel Beersheba’s 4-0 victory over Ironi Tiberias.

Beersheba maintains hold on first place

Maccabi, Hapoel split points in Haifa derby • Maccabi Tel Aviv edges K8 • Beitar draws Hadera

FEBRUARY 11, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
AFTER MOVING from Hapoel Haifa crosstown to Maccabi Haifa last month, forward Guy Melamed (right) featured in Monday’s 1-1 derby draw.