Soccer

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.

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.
A true wonderkid. Ngumoha with Iraola.

'God-given Talent': Rio Ngumoha shatters records and stuns Anfield

In memory of Lior Asulin in Re’im.

'I must score for Lior': Gabriel Lima honors late teammate in emotional interview

Bruninho, Maccabi Haifa player.

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


Unstoppable at 39: Brace, 936 career goals, and MLS history

The Argentine scored twice in Inter Miami's 3-1 win over Atlanta, reaching 25 league goals to lead the scoring chart. Will he surpass Ronaldo? His coach is convinced: "He'll reach 1,000 goals."

Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their second goal in Argentina v Austria - Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas, US - June 22, 2026

Eisenkot's Yashar warns Sport 5 to avoid making Netanyahu's presence 'prominent' during soccer game

The party also wants production, editing, and broadcasting teams to be instructed in advance to switch camera shots or cut away from a segment in real time when necessary.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits supporters in the northern Israeli city of Haifa, ahead of Israel’s upcoming general elections, October 14, 2026.

From the bench to the spotlight: Adam Grimberg’s golden opportunity

At 17, Adam Grimberg was singled out as Maccabi Haifa’s future striker. With Melamed injured and Kani out, Grimberg returns as secondary striker, positioned for a debut vs Petah Tikva.

Grimberg returns to Bachar’s squad.

Anti-draft protests erupt as Eisenkot leads Netanyahu in polls

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Gadi Zaig - the top stories, clear and concise.

Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) protesters block traffic on Highway 4 during anti-draft demonstration, October 8, 2026.

Police arrest four in suspected financial crimes linked to Israeli Premier League soccer team

Dozens of the team’s current and former players are expected to be summoned for questioning, while the offenses involve millions of shekels connected to a soccer team.

General view of the Lahav 433 police unit headquarters in the city of Lod on August 2, 2026.

Two dead, including child, after vehicle plows through youth soccer game in Wichita, Kansas

"We know what happened, but now we're working very hard to find out why it happened, and we're not there yet," Wichita police Chief Joe Sullivan said.

Police attend the scene where a vehicle drove through a soccer game at the Stryker Sports Complex in Wichita, Kansas, US, October 17, 2026 in a still image from video.

Real Madrid stun Roma 4-3 in comeback, PSG beat Man City 4-2

An unforgettable Champions League night as Real Madrid completed a stunning comeback at Roma. PSG claimed a historic win at Man City, Aston Villa won 6-0, and Bodo/Glimt shocked Dortmund.

A stunning goal and a brilliant assist. Doue celebrates at the Etihad.

Banning Beersheba fans, allowing pro-Hamas rally shows Netherlands broken, Israeli ambassador says

"Hamas is a designated terrorist organization in the Netherlands - the same group responsible for the October 7 atrocities, the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust," Vapni said.

Protesters take part in a demonstration against the sale of products from companies they accuse of being complicit to "genocide, occupation, and apartheid in the Palestinian territories," in Amsterdam on October 3, 2026; illustrative.

Yaakov Shahar puts Maccabi Haifa up for sale for $100 million

Calcalist reports the owner hires an investment bank to sell all his stake. Potential buyers include tech entrepreneurs who support the club and may acquire a minority stake with a billionaire.

Yaakov Shahar, president of Maccabi Haifa.

A heartwarming gesture: Dia Saba visits the baby named after him

The Israeli footballer visited Servan Dia Saba, the baby named after him, and presented him with a gold necklace, showing the strong bond between Dia Saba and Amedspor fans.

Dia Saba.