Maccabi Tel Aviv searches for answers as struggles on the court continue
In Euroleague action, Maccabi Tel Aviv fell 113-99 to Real Madrid, which set a team record with 21 three-pointers as six players scored in double figures.
In Euroleague action, Maccabi Tel Aviv fell 113-99 to Real Madrid, which set a team record with 21 three-pointers as six players scored in double figures.
Jerusalem has assembled the talent, hired an experienced coach, and made its Euroleague ambitions clear. Now it must turn that potential into results.
The small group of Irish supporters cheered on their team, while the much larger and considerably noisier group of Israeli supporters cheered on Israel.
The Greens defeated Scotland’s Ayr 4-0, completing a perfect tournament to claim the first-ever Conference League trophy. Ben Benjamin scored a brace, while Ohana and Maman added goals.
The decision follows several conflicts amid the team, with players even demanding not to play the game due to the war in Gaza.
From jersey number drama and coaching staff backing to secret restaurant entrances and Dubai family ties, the Israeli midfielder has become an unexpected sensation in Turkey.
Reports in Ireland indicate that Finn Azaz, whose mother is Israeli and who has publicly said that his grandmother served in the IDF, could retire from international soccer.
The American guard (24, 1.95 meters) logged 152 games in the NBA and ended last season in China, averaging 13.8 points per game for Shenzhen. "Excited to get going," he said after signing.
Ireland will play Sunday’s Nations League match against Israel following a squad vote, even as goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu withdrew from the team in protest.
The mayor of the Belgian city of Leuven, Mohamed Ridouani, decided that no Israeli team would play in the city's stadium because of security concerns.
Israel forward Saied Abu Farchi was shown a red card after celebrating his goal against Austria by using the corner flag to mimic a gun, leaving Israel with 10 players in a 3-1 Nations League defeat.