The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/europa-league/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 11:55:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Europa League | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/europa-league/ 32 32 Maccabi Tel Aviv loses 2-0 in England match, with its fans banned and protests outside stadium https://www.timesofisrael.com/maccabi-tlv-drops-europa-league-soccer-match-its-fans-were-barred-from-attending-in-uk/ Fri, 07 Nov 2025 03:37:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3683151&preview=true&preview_id=3683151 Defeat unfolds under tight security in Birmingham; police arrest 11 at anti-Israel demonstration as counter-protest features 'keep antisemitism out of football' sign

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]]> 700 cops deployed ahead of Maccabi match in UK; activists plaster city with anti-Israel posters https://www.timesofisrael.com/700-cops-deployed-ahead-of-maccabi-match-in-uk-activists-plaster-city-with-anti-israel-posters/ Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:08:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3682673 Anti-Israel rallies and counterprotests planned ahead of soccer game against Aston Villa after local officials banned Israeli fans, citing fears for their safety

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]]> Aston Villa accused of snubbing British Jewish fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv over ticket plan https://www.timesofisrael.com/aston-villa-accused-of-snubbing-british-jewish-fans-of-maccabi-tel-aviv-over-ticket-plan/ Sat, 01 Nov 2025 13:09:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3678555 Board of Deputies says club failed to explore proposal to allow local fans of Israeli club to attend; UK police say risk assessment for Thursday's game hasn't changed

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]]> Haifa police say assault on French tourists maybe sparked by soccer rivalry https://www.timesofisrael.com/haifa-police-say-assault-on-french-tourists-maybe-sparked-by-soccer-rivalry/ Thu, 01 Aug 2019 11:55:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2122483 Altercation comes on heels of tense Maccabi-Strasbourg game where French officials tried to ban Israeli flags from stadium; teams to meet Thursday evening in northern city

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]]> French authorities rescind ban on Israeli flag during Strasbourg soccer game https://www.timesofisrael.com/french-authorities-rescind-ban-on-israeli-flag-during-strasbourg-soccer-game/ Fri, 26 Jul 2019 14:45:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2119210 After protests, officials lift restrictions on Maccabi Haifa fans which they said were due to risk of anti-Semitic incidents; game ends with 3-1 loss for Israeli team

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]]> French police’s flag ban for soccer fans stokes outrage in Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/french-polices-flag-ban-for-soccer-fans-stokes-outrage-in-israel/ Thu, 25 Jul 2019 13:58:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2118473 Ministers slam Strasbourg authorities over restrictions on supporters of Maccabi Haifa; later clarification finds ban applies also to rival team, and only outside stadium

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]]> Beersheba’s European soccer game goes ahead in shadow of rocket attack https://www.timesofisrael.com/beershebas-european-soccer-game-goes-ahead-in-shadow-of-rocket-attack/ Fri, 10 Aug 2018 01:31:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1905939 Hapoel Beersheba come back from 2 goals down to tie with Apoel Nicosia in the Europa League game

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]]> Hapoel Beersheba knocked out of Europa League https://www.timesofisrael.com/hapoel-beersheba-knocked-out-of-europa-league/ Fri, 24 Nov 2017 03:46:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1736497 Israeli team sent packing after 0-1 loss to Swiss team, coach says Lugano players 'wanted it more'

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]]> Hapoel Beersheba defeats Swiss team Lugano 2-1 in Europa League https://www.timesofisrael.com/hapoel-beersheba-defeats-swiss-team-lugano-2-1-in-europa-league/ Fri, 15 Sep 2017 13:17:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1694273 In opening match of UEFA competition, Israelis make the most of home advantage with first goal after only two minutes

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]]> Man. United consoles grieving city with emotional Europa Cup win https://www.timesofisrael.com/man-united-consoles-grieving-city-with-emotional-europa-cup-win/ Wed, 24 May 2017 23:57:37 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1626662 Bomb attack weighs heavily as local soccer club downs Ajax 2-0 amid chants of 'Manchester, Manchester'

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]]> UK soccer coach blasts anti-Semitic display in Belgrade https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-soccer-coach-blasts-anti-semitic-display-in-belgrade/ Fri, 19 Sep 2014 05:51:21 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1066326 Serbian fans hang massive 'Only Jews and Pussies' banner during Europa league match

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]]> Bilbao notches meaningless win against Kiryat Shmona https://www.timesofisrael.com/bilbao-notches-meaningless-win-against-kiryat-shmona/ Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:52:41 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=297816 Spanish club beats Israeli upstarts 2-0, though both knocked out of Europe League

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]]> Italian soccer rampage takes on anti-Semitic overtones https://www.timesofisrael.com/italian-soccer-rampage-takes-on-anti-semitic-overtones/ Thu, 22 Nov 2012 20:58:43 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=292064 Unleashing metal rods and other weapons, Lazio fans yell 'Jews' at visiting Tottenham supporters during pregame attack

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]]> Israeli teams struggle against Spanish soccer titans https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-teams-struggle-against-spanish-soccer-titans/ Fri, 21 Sep 2012 02:33:44 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=229840 Kiryat Shmona ties with Athletic Bilbao, but Hapoel Tel Aviv takes a drubbing from Atletico Madrid in Europa League opener

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]]> Israel’s Cinderella soccer team takes another stride toward European glory https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-cinderella-soccer-team-takes-another-stride-toward-european-glory/ Wed, 08 Aug 2012 19:14:21 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=189296 Kiryat Shmona comes out 2-2 versus Azerbaijan’s Neftci PFK, but first leg victory sees team through

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