Soccer
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.
Former Beitar Jerusalem player Shimon Chernocha dies at age 78
Hapoel Beersheba edges Red Star Belgrade to take Champions League qualifying lead
More than a transfer: Ben Lederman becomes part of Kraków’s Jewish soccer heritage
Beersheba revels in edging Beitar for league title; mission not done
The reality was simple: if you want to be champions, you have to beat the champions, and Beitar managed only two points against Beersheba all year.
Iran moves World Cup training camp from Arizona to Mexico amid visa, security concerns
Iran has faced uncertainty for months over travel and security arrangements for the World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Former Israeli national soccer captain Bibars Natcho retires from the sport
Israeli soccer legend and former national team captain Bibars Natcho announces retirement, saying "My journey has come to an end."
Hapoel Beersheba captures Israeli soccer league championship over Beitar Jerusalem
Next up for Beersheba is its final game of the league season on Saturday night, when it hosts Maccabi Haifa, followed by a State Cup final clash against the same Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Daniel Peretz, Southampton soccer team thrown out of Championship playoff final over spying scandal
The club had made no statement by midnight, but multiple reports said they were planning to appeal the severity of the punishment.
Hapoel Tel Aviv loses to Beersheba, Maccabi falls to Beitar in soccer Premier League weekend
Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi fell to Beersheba and Beitar over the weekend, leaving the league title race favoring Beersheba as the season nears its final matches.
Spanish soccer giant Real Madrid hires Jose Mourinho - report
Mourinho, 63, has informed Portugal's Benfica, his current club, that he is leaving, per the report.
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.
FIFA to meet Iran officials in Istanbul over World Cup participation in the US
FIFA will meet Iranian officials in Istanbul to reassure Iran’s national team over World Cup participation, ensuring safe entry amid US and Canada restrictions.
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.
