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Vandalism at Bloomfield: The destruction left behind by Maccabi Haifa fans

Broken seats, shattered glass, and graffiti: Maccabi Haifa fans caused extensive damage at Bloomfield Stadium following their defeat, and the club confirmed it will cover repair costs.

NOVEMBER 4, 2026|BySHLOMO WEISS, YANIV TUCHMAN

Vandalism by Maccabi Haifa fans at Bloomfield Stadium.

Rappaport and Waldman decline offer to join Maccabi Haifa acquisition bid

High-tech entrepreneurs Assaf Rappaport and Eyal Waldman turned down an offer to join an investor group bidding to purchase the Israeli soccer club, citing no interest in sports investments.

OCTOBER 27, 2026|BySHLOMO WEISS

Maccabi Haifa players celebrate during a recent victory as Barak Bachar’s Greens continue their resurgence, climbing to second place in the Israeli Premier League and emerging as serious contenders in the championship race.

From preseason disaster to title contender: How Barak Bachar turned Maccabi Haifa around

For now, the broader message is unmistakable: Writing off Maccabi Haifa after its preseason struggles would have been premature.

OCTOBER 22, 2026|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

Top of the Table: Maccabi Haifa relies on team power and Bruninho

Maccabi Haifa top the table despite a dull display. Bruninho suffered an injury and will undergo testing, while the team stays grounded: "The coming games will be the real test."

OCTOBER 22, 2026|BySHLOMO WEISS

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.

MAY 20, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

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.

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.

MAY 20, 2025ByOPHIR SAAR, SHLOMO WEISS

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

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, 2025ByJOSHUA 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, 2025ByJERUSALEM 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, 2025ByJERUSALEM 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, 2025BySAFI MAKLADE