Maccabi Tel Aviv draw goalless with Real Madrid in Euroleague
Maccabi Tel Aviv held Real Madrid to a scoreless draw in Euroleague action, continuing their strong recent form. The yellow team enters the match on a six-game winning streak following a large victory over Valencia, despite missing injured player Lior Lundberg. Coach Pedro Martinez’s squad will seek to extend their unbeaten run against the Spanish powerhouse.
Greek basketball match-fixing scandal expands with corruption charges
A major corruption scandal in Greek professional basketball has widened with evidence that a Euroleague referee allegedly accepted €5,000 to ‘ensure victory’ in matches. Investigators discovered Olympiacos shirts at the suspect’s residence and recovered over €930,000 in cash from properties of those implicated. The scope of the basketball corruption investigation continues to grow.
Israeli football association denies false security postponement claims
The Israel Football Association issued an unusual clarification statement following the circulation of false information allegedly in its name about match postponements due to security concerns. Officials strongly denied the claims, stating ‘it was never and will never be’, as misinformation circulated amid heightened security concerns.
Israeli European football clubs face venue rejections following October 7
Beersheba football club reports European hosts are increasingly refusing to host Israeli team matches, citing various pretexts to deny venues since the October 7 attacks. The clubs face obstacles ranging from Muslim-majority city officials to Dutch authorities avoiding responsibility, affecting home and away match scheduling across the continent.
Beersheba faces San-Gilles in Europa League third round
Hapoel Beersheba will face Belgian side Saint-Gilloise in the third round of the Europa League group stage. The Israeli club will encounter familiar territory as their opponent’s coach David Hubert played for Beersheba during the 2013/14 season and will face the Israeli team from the opposing bench over a decade later.
Maccabi Tel Aviv seeks replacement after Danish centre’s injury
The injury to Danish centre Lundberg has forced Maccabi Tel Aviv to urgently sign a new centre for the Euroleague season. Potential options being considered include former Maccabi players and athletes unable to secure NBA positions, as the club assesses the transfer market for immediate solutions.
Former Israeli footballer arrested on threatening charges
A player with a history in Israel’s top-tier football league has been arrested on suspicion of making threats and violating privacy. Police have requested an extension of his detention as investigations continue into the allegations.
Maccabi Tel Aviv ownership dispute could drag on for years
The contentious ownership battle over Maccabi Tel Aviv is expected to extend for months or potentially years due to the volume of material in the case and parties’ refusal to pursue settlement. The lengthy legal process reflects the complexity of the dispute and limited willingness from involved parties to reach compromise.
Eight football fans detained over violence at Beersheba match
Israeli police arrested eight supporters during a match between Beersheba and Jerusalem at Toto Turner Stadium on Sunday, suspecting them of breaching public order, obstructing police and attempted assault of officers. The detainees were transferred for questioning at Beersheba police station. Police continued operations in the stadium area and surrounding streets.
EuroLeague expansion concerns raise questions over Israeli basketball future
Former EuroLeague president Jordi Bertomeu has expressed concern that a new league targeting major European markets could undermine established clubs like Maccabi Tel Aviv. Whilst acknowledging the project’s potential benefits, observers worry the expansion comes at the expense of clubs that built European basketball. The development reflects ongoing competition for investment and audience in continental basketball.