Maccabi Haifa news

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 TA trounces Netanya, tied for lead with Maccabi Haifa

Greens held in Haifa derby • Sakhnin stuns Beitar • Plenty of upset draws across the country

FEBRUARY 20, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

MACCABI TEL AVIV’S Roy Revivo (center) celebrates after scoring the yellow-and-blue’s second goal in their 5-1 road victory over Maccabi Netanya.

Maccabi Haifa, Maccabi TA advance in State Cup

Beitar Jerusalem eliminated by Hapoel Beersheba while Hapoel Jerusalem gets past Hapoel Tel Aviv.

JANUARY 30, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

TOMER HEMED (in black) and Maccabi Haifa come on strong late in their State Cup round-of-32 clash with Hapoel Kfar Saba, claiming three goals in the extra session for a 6-3 victory.

Maccabi Haifa to play Belgian soccer club in empty stadium due to safety concerns

Antisemitism has long been an issue in European soccer, with one major league, Germany’s Bundesliga, taking steps to curb anti-Jewish sentiment among its fans and at its stadiums.

JANUARY 20, 2024ByJACOB GURVIS/JTA

HAPOEL BEERSHEBA (in white) and Maccabi Haifa duel in the State Cup quartefinals in front of an empty Sammy Ofer Stadium stands – due to coronavirus concerns – in a match Beersheba claimed a 2-1 victory to advance.

Action heats up, fans will return to stands

Maccabi Tel Aviv holds off Sakhnin • Mac Haifa, Beitar draw • Hap Haifa edges Hap Jerusalem

DECEMBER 12, 2023ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

AFTER NOT being allowed into stadiums across Israel since the war began, an agreement was reached yesterday for the immediate return of the fans to the stands, initially 1,000 per game, with the amount to increase according to the situation.

Turgeman's time has arrived: a summary of the premier league season

Maccabi Tel Aviv's victory is not enough, Dor Turgeman is needed as a game-changer if they want to compete for the championship.

DECEMBER 4, 2023ByDAVID ROSENTHAL

A difficult decision that provoked criticism but turned out to be the right one. Erez Kalpo

Israel at war- Israeli teams ask UEFA to push off matches

Maccabi Haifa and Maccabi Tel Aviv asked for their upcoming matches against Villarreal in the Europa League and Zuria in the Conference League to be postponed.

OCTOBER 18, 2023ByWALLA!