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Israeli soccer clubs set sights on continental action

Maccabi Tel Aviv draws tough Champions League opponent • Beersheba faces familiar foe

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV (in yellow) and Hapoel Beersheba (in red) were among the four Israeli clubs to learn their European competition opponents this week.
Gadi Kinda – pictured above in 2023 during his MLS tenure with Sporting Kansas City – passed away this week at 31, with the Israeli midfielder leaving a legacy of talent, humility, and grace both on and off the field.

From the pitch to our hearts: The life and legacy of beloved Gadi Kinda

“This is the biggest tragedy to hit the club since the death of Avi Ran in 1987,” said a senior official at Maccabi Haifa.

|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
MACCABI TEL AVIV players celebrate during their 3-0 victory over Maccabi Haifa, a result that put the yellow-and-blue in first place with one game left in the season.

Maccabi Tel Aviv takes edge in title race

Hapoel Beersheba draw with Beitar Jerusalem puts yellow-and-blue in driver’s seat with a game left.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
AA Gent's Stefan Mitrovic in action with Maccabi Haifa's Gadi Kinda on February 15, 2024.

Former Israel National Team player Gadi Kinda dies at 31

Kinda had been battling a serious medical condition for the past several weeks, and had received several messages of support from the Israeli soccer community.

|ByOPHIR SAAR, SHLOMO WEISS

Refaelov retires as team captain, begins new chapter with Maccabi Haifa

The Greens immediately announced that upon his retirement, the midfielder will be appointed head of the club’s scouting department.

MAY 19, 2025
ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
AFTER HANGING up his playing cleats following a 20-year-career, Maccabi Haifa icon Lior Refaelov will take on a new role as the head of the Greens’ scouting.

Maccabi Haifa's Gadi Kinda sends emotional message from hospital

The video, shared by former footballer and now rabbi, Shneor Gueta, captured the emotional meeting between the two, as they called on the public to continue offering prayers and spiritual support.

MAY 14, 2025
ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
MACCABI HAIFA'S Gadi Kinda (left) with Rabbi Shneor Gueta, who visited with the Israeli midfielder in the hospital this week and posted a video together on Instagram.

End of an era: Maccabi Haifa parts ways with Barak Bachar and Gal Alberman

The dual resignation comes after Maccabi Haifa suffered a humiliating 5-1 derby defeat to Hapoel Haifa.

MAY 5, 2025
ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
Barak Bachar led Maccabi Haifa through triumphs and setbacks over two stints at the club before being abruptly let go late Sunday after the Greens’ dramatic downturn in form late in the season.

Green with envy: Haifa’s must-visit new attraction

Every top football club in the world has a museum showcasing its history, legendary players, trophies, and nostalgic memorabilia. Maccabi Haifa has now joined these elite clubs.

FEBRUARY 20, 2025
BySAFI MAKLADE
The museum entrance counter

High-scoring soccer thrills and emotional returns

Beersheba celebrates Horn homecoming by beating Tiberias • Beitar loses • Mac TA tops Sakhnin

FEBRUARY 18, 2025
ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
FANS AT Turner Stadium celebrate the return of hostage Iair Horn, who was honored before Hapoel Beersheba’s 4-0 victory over Ironi Tiberias.

Beersheba maintains hold on first place

Maccabi, Hapoel split points in Haifa derby • Maccabi Tel Aviv edges K8 • Beitar draws Hadera

FEBRUARY 11, 2025
ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
AFTER MOVING from Hapoel Haifa crosstown to Maccabi Haifa last month, forward Guy Melamed (right) featured in Monday’s 1-1 derby draw.

Lior Refaelov's late heroics secure Maccabi Haifa win over Petah Tikva

Refaelov’s brilliance lifts Mac Haifa • Beitar and Hapoel draw in front of record Teddy crowd.

DECEMBER 4, 2024
ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Israel soccer story by Joshua Halickman on Page 8 – Picture of Beitar Jerusalem's Patrick Twumasi.

Haifa derby in Jerusalem? Maccabi dominates Hapoel in soccer match

Beitar up to 2nd place after shutout of Hadera • K8 shocks Mac Tel Aviv • Beersheba beats Ashdod

NOVEMBER 5, 2024
ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
SEAN GOLDBERG (left) and Maccabi Haifa overcame their city rival this week, with the Greens netting a 4-1 derby win over Hapoel Haifa in the capital.

Yellow-and-blue blanks Greens in Israel Classico

The hosts had a chance to add a third goal via a penalty after Dor Peretz was brought down in the area, but Osher Davida’s attempt was saved by Haifa goalkeeper Sharif Kaiuf.

OCTOBER 21, 2024
ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV players celebrate their first goal in Saturday's 2-0 Israel Classico victory over Maccabi Haifa at Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem.

Maccabi Tel Aviv falls in Europe, as fans in Israel were kept home

The latest on Israeli football including the results of Maccabi Tel Aviv, Haifa, Beitar Jerusalem, and more.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV’S Dor Peretz (left) in action with S.C. Braga’s Roger Fernandes during the clubs’ Europa League clash in Portugal, which Maccabi lost 2-1.

Maccabi Haifa drops Hapoel Be’er Sheva 3-0

Maccabi Haifa’s 3-0 win over Hapoel Be’er Sheva secures a spot in the Toto Cup semifinals. Goals from Dean David, Gadi Kinda, and Dia Saba.

JULY 22, 2024
ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
FOR THE second straight season, Maccabi Haifa is eying the Champions League group stage after getting past Sheriff Tiraspol in the second round of qualifying.