Israel sports

Both Israeli teams struggle in Euroleague

Hapoel Tel Aviv fell to Barcelona, while Maccabi Tel Aviv was defeated by Partizan Belgrade ahead of the derby.

VASILIJE MICIC (left) and Hapoel Tel Aviv players look to regroup after a difficult Euroleague week, as the Reds prepare for a pair of highly anticipated duels vs Maccabi Tel Aviv.
HAPOEL JERUSALEM coach Sasa Obradovic has guided the Reds to a perfect 6-0 start in EuroCup play, with Wednesday’s victory over Aris keeping his team atop the standings.

Hapoel Jerusalem stays perfect in EuroCup with win over Aris, Bnei Herzliya falls to Bonn

HAPOEL TEL AVIV midfielder Roey Alkukin has emerged as one of the rising stars of Israeli soccer, playing an increasingly important role in the Reds’ title hopes.

Roey Alkukin emerging as a key weapon in Hapoel Tel Aviv’s championship push

HAPOEL TEL AVIV forward Daniel Dappa celebrates after scoring what ended up as the game-winning tally in the Reds’ 2-1 home victory over Maccabi Haifa.

Hapoel Tel Aviv soccer edges Maccabi Haifa as Beersheba rallies, Maccabi Tel Aviv cruises


Tel Aviv derby set for Winner Cup final

“Maccabi deserved to win,” said Jerusalem coach Sasa Obradovic. “While we played well in the first half, in the second half their quality came out.”

MACCABI TEL AVIV players celebrate following their 88-71 victory over Hapoel Jerusalem in the Winner Cup semifinals.

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.

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

Jerusalem’s new basketball roster impresses as Lofton Jr. lives up to the hype

Jerusalem has assembled the talent, hired an experienced coach, and made its Euroleague ambitions clear. Now it must turn that potential into results.

KENNY LOFTON JR. has quickly emerged as a dominant force for Hapoel Jerusalem, showcasing the all-around ability that has made him one of the team’s most exciting new additions.

Ireland defeats Israel 3-0 amid pre-game controversy, plenty of pressure

The small group of Irish supporters cheered on their team, while the much larger and considerably noisier group of Israeli supporters cheered on Israel.

ISRAEL FANS at Nagyerdei Stadion, Debrecen, Hungary, wave flags after the match of the blue-and-white 3-0 loss to Ireland in Nations League action.

'Israel stopped caring': Irish columnist contrasts teams ahead of contentious soccer match

Ireland's players discussed the possibility of staging some form of protest before the match, but Early questioned what such a gesture would mean if they were going to take the field regardless.

Team of Israel during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and Israel at Stadio Friuli on October 14, 2025 in Udine, Italy.

Football, politics must stay separate, IFA says after Irish team approves Nations League game

Ireland will play Sunday’s Nations League match against Israel following a squad vote, even as goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu withdrew from the team in protest.

September 24, 2026 Republic of Ireland's Conor Coventry with teammates look dejected after the match with Kosovo.

From the NBA to Tel Aviv: Keaton Wallace readies for EuroLeague debut with Maccabi Tel Aviv

Maccabi Tel Aviv is getting ready for the new season with a roster that combines a number of holdovers from last season with a group of newcomers who will look to take the team to the next level.

MACCABI TEL AVIV guard Keaton Wallace is set for his first season in Europe after two years with the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks.

Israel head coach Ran Ben Shimon addresses grueling schedule ahead of Nations League opener

Ben Shimon said Israel’s objective in the Nations League is clear: challenge for the top two places while recognizing the competition’s importance as a pathway toward the European Championship.

Israel Coach Ran Ben Shimon has challenged the blue-and-white to compete for the top two places in its Nations League group as the team begins a demanding international campaign.

New Jerusalem basketball club ‘Hapoel HaShisha’ turns sport into a platform for community and hope

Hapoel HaShisha, or “The Beautiful Six” Basketball Club, was established two years after the brutal murder of six hostages in Gaza.

A screenshot of hapoel HaShisha's social media home page.

Irish athletes group urges national team to boycott matches against Israeli soccer team

Irish Sport for Palestine said the signatories included Olympian Ciara Mageean, former footballer Louise Quinn, former rugby flyhalf Tony Ward, and boxers Tyrone McKenna and Eric Donovan.

Demonstrators hold a banner urging the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) to boycott upcoming UEFA fixtures with Israel, in support of Palestinians during a protest in relation to the ceasefire in Gaza, in Dublin, Ireland, February 21, 2026.