The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israeli-soccer/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sat, 19 Sep 2026 22:35:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Israeli soccer | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israeli-soccer/ 32 32 Hapoel Beersheba, seconds from reaching UEFA Champions League, loses to Sabah in extra time https://www.timesofisrael.com/hapoel-beersheba-seconds-from-reaching-uefa-champions-league-loses-to-sabah-in-extra-time/ Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:57:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3885598 Azeri home team overcomes first-leg loss to draw even, forcing extra time, and then vanquishes Israeli club for aggregate score of 6-4; no Israeli team has qualified since 2022

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]]> Crystal Palace signs Anan Khalaili in most expensive deal for an Israeli soccer player https://www.timesofisrael.com/crystal-palace-signs-anan-khalaili-in-most-expensive-deal-for-an-israeli-soccer-player/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:51:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3879650 London team agrees to pay Belgian club Royale Union Saint-Gilloise $28 million for the 21-year-old Israeli star, weeks after his move to Inter Milan fell through

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]]> Israeli soccer star Anan Khalaili said set to sign with England’s Crystal Palace https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-soccer-star-anan-khalaili-said-set-to-sign-with-englands-crystal-palace/ Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:00:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3876648 Deal said worth some $32.5 million would make Haifa-born player the most expensive Israeli signing; Manor Solomon set to move to West Ham from Spurs

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]]> Israel’s World Cup prospects look better in Asia, but amid protests it sticks with Europe https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-world-cup-prospects-look-better-in-asia-but-amid-protests-it-sticks-with-europe/ Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:37:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3849317 Kicked out of Asian Football Confederation in 1974, Jewish state's team says return not on the table, citing standing in UEFA - and doubts it would be welcomed back

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]]> Palestinian soccer chief refuses to shake hands with Israel federation VP at FIFA event https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-soccer-chief-refuses-to-shake-hands-with-israel-federation-vp-at-fifa-event/ Fri, 01 May 2026 05:22:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3814254 Jibril Rajoub accuses FIFA president of failing to understand 'deep suffering' of Palestinian people after Infantino urged the two to 'give hope to the children'; Israel's rep had said, 'We are proud of their squads and our squads'

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]]> FIFA fines Israeli soccer for fans’ racism, but lets teams from settlements compete https://www.timesofisrael.com/fifa-fines-israeli-soccer-for-fans-racism-but-lets-teams-from-settlements-compete/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:06:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3782792 Governing body orders Israel Football Association to crack down on Beitar Jerusalem and others, but declines to weigh in on 'complex matter' of West Bank's legal status

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]]> Ireland commits to play Israel in European soccer tourney after seeking Israeli team’s ouster https://www.timesofisrael.com/ireland-commits-to-play-israel-in-european-soccer-tourney-after-seeking-israeli-teams-ouster/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:52:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3753813 Both squads are drawn in same group for Nations League, with Ireland's soccer association acknowledging risk of forfeiture if it refuses to play against Jewish state

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]]> 17 suspects linked to Israeli soccer team arrested in match-fixing probe https://www.timesofisrael.com/17-suspects-linked-to-israeli-soccer-team-arrested-in-match-fixing-probe/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:33:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3741438 Police suspect organized crime group used FC Kiryat Yam to launder money in illegal gambling operation that took bets on games with pre-determined outcomes; players among suspects

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]]> Israeli soccer star’s transfer to Italian top league sparks outcry https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-soccer-stars-transfer-to-italian-top-league-sparks-outcry/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 16:49:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3726489 Winger Manor Solomon joins ACF Fiorentina in an arrival that makes news more for politics than for sports

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]]> Maccabi Tel Aviv fined $23,000 over fans’ ‘racist’ behavior in Stuttgart https://www.timesofisrael.com/maccabi-tel-aviv-fined-e20000-over-fans-racist-behavior-in-stuttgart/ Sun, 21 Dec 2025 09:06:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3716806 UEFA also imposes suspended one-game ban on soccer club selling tickets for away match after incident in which supporters chanted defamatory slogans; German police probing disturbances

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]]> Hapoel Tel Aviv soccer fans barred from game for wearing shirts calling cops ‘scum’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/hapoel-tel-aviv-soccer-fans-barred-from-game-for-wearing-shirts-calling-cops-scum/ Sat, 06 Dec 2025 20:50:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3706135 Ultras Hapoel says shirts were response to police banning fans from bringing flags, banners; force says it has grounds to bar entry if there is risk of 'harm to life and property'

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]]> UK police used fake evidence to justify ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans, chief admits https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-police-used-fake-evidence-to-justify-ban-on-maccabi-tel-aviv-fans-chief-admits/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:10:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3702703 In parliamentary grilling, local police commander concedes he 'conflated' information, met with anti-Israel MP ahead of decision; Tory MP calls for resignation after 'shocking' admissions

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]]> Antisemitism charge kicked around as Maccabi Tel Aviv fans barred from UK match https://www.timesofisrael.com/antisemitism-charge-kicked-around-as-maccabi-tel-aviv-fans-barred-from-uk-match/ Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:12:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3680112 While Birmingham police say they blocked ticket sales to Israelis for Thursday's game at Aston Villa over concerns for fans' security, many believe the reason is more insidious

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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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]]> Anger as police video equates Hapoel Tel Aviv fans to Palestinian rioters https://www.timesofisrael.com/anger-as-police-video-equates-hapoel-tel-aviv-fans-to-palestinian-rioters/ Tue, 28 Oct 2025 20:15:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3675988 Soccer club threatens to boycott cup final after force publishes clip of fans, East Jerusalem protesters aiming fireworks at officers and asks to 'spot the differences'

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