Football

Israeli football in 2026 – growth, trends and more

JANUARY 28, 2026|ByHANNAH SCHWARTZ

Israeli football continues to go from strength to strength.

Police officer and security staff look on as protesters display banners before Maccabi Tel Aviv faces Aston Villa, in Birmingham, UK, November 6, 2025

West Midlands Police chief steps down over Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban scandal, offers no apology

CC Craig Guilford offered no apology for the erroneous policing of the Maccabi match, blaming "political and media frenzy" for his departure.

JANUARY 18, 2026|ByMATHILDA HELLER

Manor Solomon of ACF Fiorentina looks on during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and AC Milan at Artemio Franchi on January 11, 2026 in Florence, Italy.

Israel's Manor Solomon enjoying life playing for Fiorentina

Israeli winger Manor Solomon was unveiled as a Fiorentina player, discussing his move to Serie A, differences between leagues, and his focus on football rather than politics.

JANUARY 16, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

Iranian filmmaker Javad Ganji, believed to be killed during a protest in Tehran, in an undated picture.

Iranian filmmaker Javad Ganji killed in Tehran protests, anti-regime data shows

Iranian filmmaker Javad Ganji, 39, was shot during protests in Tehran's Sadeghiyeh area, according to Hengaw and the National Council of Resistance of Iran's data.

JANUARY 14, 2026|ByJAMES GENN

Three of the top five NCAA men’s basketball teams are coached by Jews

Jewish athletes shine across sports this week, from the Australian Open to NHL trades and college basketball rankings.

JANUARY 18, 2025ByJACOB GURVIS/JTA

Surprising victories shake things up in Israeli soccer

From last-minute Tiberias equalizer vs Maccabi Tel Aviv to Beitar Jerusalem’s collapse, Premier League delivers drama.

JANUARY 13, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

Caption: OMER ATZILY scored an early goal in his Beitar Jerusalem debut, however the capital city squad was shocked at home in a 4-1 defeat to Bnei Reineh.

Experienced on watching football at Socolive Live

JANUARY 13, 2025ByISAAC KAPLAN

'The number 5 remains reserved': The legacy of Franz Beckenbauer

Beckenbauer's number 5 jersey, iconic during his time at FC Bayern, will never again be worn by another player at the club.

JANUARY 9, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

'The number 5 remains reserved': The legacy of Franz Beckenbauer.

Uruguayan footballer Mathías Acuña, 32, found dead in Ecuador hotel room

In the months leading up to his death, Acuña had been embroiled in personal difficulties. He was under investigation for alleged physical and psychological abuse by his ex-girlfriend, Lu Rodríguez.

JANUARY 6, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Antarctica now has about 2,000 football fields more of vegetation

From 1986 to 2021, moss-covered areas on the Antarctic Peninsula expanded from less than one square kilometer to nearly 12 square kilometers.

JANUARY 2, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Antarctica now has about 2,000 football fields more of vegetation.

Great-grandson of Mussolini scores first goal for Juve Stabia, fans celebrate with fascist salute

Fans of Juve Stabia celebrated with fascist salutes after Romano Floriani Mussolini, great-grandson of Italian fascist dictator Benito Mussolini, scored his first goal for the team.

DECEMBER 24, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF