Tag: Israeli Football
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Under the Radar: Gal Alberman’s Next Move
Gal Alberman’s journey at Maccabi Haifa: a record of success Gal Alberman’s tenure at Maccabi Haifa evolved from a valuable player into a trusted executive, culminating in his role as sporting director from June 2021. During his time on the professional staff, the club claimed three league titles, lifted the Toto Cup twice, and captured…
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Under the Radar: Gal Alberman’s Next Moves After Haifa
Introduction: A Quiet Power Behind a Modern era at Maccabi Haifa Gal Alberman’s 2021 transition from player to the club’s technical core marked a quiet but influential shift at Maccabi Haifa. What began as a natural progression—moving from the pitch to the bench—soon evolved into a broader leadership role that reshaped the club’s scouting, recruitment,…
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Maccabi Tel Aviv Fall to Dinamo Zagreb 3-1 in Europa League
Match context and lineup In the second matchday of the Europa League group stage, Maccabi Tel Aviv visited the TSC stadium in Bačka Topola, Serbia, to face Dinamo Zagreb. The Yellow subsided into a rotated lineup after a fast, which had just ended hours before kickoff. Three Israelis started: Roi Mefati, Roy Rabibo, and Said…
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Maccabi Tel Aviv Suffer 3-1 Loss to Dinamo Zagreb in Europa League
Match overview Maccabi Tel Aviv faced Dinamo Zagreb in the Europa League on Thursday, playing at the TSC stadium in Bačka Topola, Serbia. The Yellow-and-Blue rolled out a second-string XI after fasting ended only hours before kick-off, and three Israeli players started: Ro’i Mishpati in goal, along with Roy Ravivo and Said Abu Parhi. From…
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Maccabi Tel Aviv Loses 1-3 to Dinamo Zagreb in Europa League
Match recap: Maccabi Tel Aviv vs. Dinamo Zagreb (Europa League) Maccabi Tel Aviv suffered a 3-1 defeat to Dinamo Zagreb on Thursday in the UEFA Europa League, the team’s second group-stage outing. The match was staged at the TSC Stadium in Bačka Topola, Serbia, with the Yellow & Blue lineup rotated after a fasting period…
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GolStar Casting Milestone: Ayal Barakowicz’s Son Joins the Reality Show
Lior Barakowicz Joins GolStar: A Family Milestone for a Footballing dynasty In a development that has electrified Israeli sports and entertainment circles, veteran journalist and former footballer Ayal Barakowicz celebrated a personal milestone tonight: his son, Lior Barakowicz, 27, a professional footballer, has been cast on GolStar, the popular football-themed reality show. The elder Barakowicz,…
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Reebok Withdraws Sponsorship of Israel National Team Amid BDS Threats
Background The international apparel giant Reebok, whose logo has historically appeared on Israel’s national team kits, is reported to have asked its local distributor to remove the brand from the uniforms. The move comes in the wake of threats associated with the BDS movement, and the Israel Football Association (IFA) confirmed the development. The situation…
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Or Abu Fani and Matan Baltaxa Named in Israel National Team for Norway & Italy
Two crucial World Cup qualifying fixtures lie ahead for the Israel national team: an away game at Norway next Saturday, followed by another overseas challenge against Italy. National team head coach Ron Ben-Shimon announced the extended squad today, and, according to the initial briefing, there were no major surprises in the selections. The upcoming tests…
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Maccabi Tel Aviv held to a tense 0-0 at Bnei Sakhnin in Winner League
Rivalry resumes as Maccabi Tel Aviv returns to Winner League Three days after a 0-0 Europa League stalemate with PAOK in Thessaloniki, Maccabi Tel Aviv headed to Doha Stadium in Sakhnin for a Winner League clash against Bnei Sakhnin. The famous yellow-and-blue outfit arrived with a perfect league record (four wins) but faced a demanding…
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Allegations of Violence by Sakhnin Fans Against Maccabi Tel Aviv Fans Ahead of Round 5 Match
Overview In the Israeli Premier League’s fifth round, allegations have emerged from Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters that Sakhnin fans carried out violent acts against traveling fans ahead of a scheduled fixture. The claims appeared on X (formerly Twitter) and were reported by ONE, drawing attention to safety concerns surrounding away games and the need for…