israel sports

More than fans: How Hapoel Jerusalem supporters shape the soccer club’s future

This structure, inspired by leading European clubs like Barcelona and Real Madrid, ensures that the team’s fate is not dictated by a single owner but collectively determined by its fan base.

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
27/03/2025

Hapoel Tel Aviv drops EuroCup semifinal opener to Valencia

Hapoel Tel Aviv came up short at Valencia as the Spanish squad grabbed a 91-82 victory to take a 1-0 lead in their EuroCup best-of-three semifinal series.

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
26/03/2025

Maccabi World Union Congress kicks off celebration of sport, unity, Jewish identity

For the first time, “Maccabiah City” will be established – a massive sports festival in the heart of Tel Aviv, bringing the Maccabiah experience to all in Israel.

National Team set for World Cup qualifiers against Estonia and Norway in Hungary

Ahead of the two matches, head coach Ran Ben Shimon addressed various topics, including the starting goalkeeper decision and squad selection. 

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
21/03/2025

Mixed EuroCup fortunes for Israeli clubs

Hapoel Tel Aviv grinds out win over Turk Telekom • Hapoel Jerusalem bows out to Gran Canaria

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
14/03/2025

Maccabi Tel Aviv secures rare road win over ASVEL in high-scoring battle

Maccabi Tel Aviv secures second road win of the season with 102-95 victory.

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
10/03/2025
  Peter Paltchik: "This is a significant step toward creating a real support system for the next gen

Paltchik Foundation awards scholarships to 10 promising young athletes

Olympic judoka Peter Paltchik’s foundation grants NIS 54,000 annual scholarships to support rising Israeli sports stars.

By WALLA! SPORTS
26/02/2025

Bnei Sakhnin announcer fired after anti-Israel remarks on Hamas TV

Israeli soccer club fires stadium announcer over pro-Hamas comments on Al-Aqsa TV, as controversy adds tension to upcoming cup match against Beitar Jerusalem.

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
24/02/2025
 THE WIDESPREAD allegations of match-fixing in Israel's lower leagues led to yesterday suspension of

Liga Alef North suspended amid match-fixing scandal

IFA halts Liga Alef North over match-fixing scandal. A special committee probes deeper corruption—what’s next for Israeli football?

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
23/02/2025

National Team newcomer Eitan Burg ready for his shot on the big stage

With Eitan Burg on the cusp of making his blue-and-white debut, the guard sat down with The Jerusalem Post at the new Hadar Yosef and opened up about absolutely everything

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
21/02/2025
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