Maccabi Tel Aviv

UK police chief quits over ban on Israeli soccer fans

UK police chief Craig Guildford resigns after a report found West Midlands Police used “greatly exaggerated" intelligence to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans.

Inquiry finds serious flaws in UK police case to ban Israeli fans

A government-ordered inquiry found errors in intelligence and an AI-generated mistake used by West Midlands Police to justify banning Maccabi Tel Aviv fans.

Security fears

Real Madrid-Maccabi game to be played without fans

Real Madrid will play its EuroLeague game against Maccabi behind closed doors after police deemed it high‑risk.

UK:

Police clarify Jewish community did not back ban on Maccabi fans

West Midlands Police say a senior officer did not mean to imply Jewish community support for banning Maccabi Tel Aviv fans. ACC Mike O’Hara has apologised, and the force now says no Jewish representatives backed the move.

Manchester Police Chief criticizes ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans

Chief Constable Sir Stephen Watson said he would not have backed the decision to bar Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from the Birmingham match, telling LBC the ban was neither practical nor necessary.

Due to security

Fenerbahce moves matches against Israeli teams to Munich

Fenerbahce will host Maccabi and Hapoel Tel Aviv in Munich due to Turkish security rules, as EuroLeague approves Israeli home games from December.

Maccabi Tel Aviv declines tickets to UK game following ban

Maccabi Tel Aviv declines tickets for its fans for match against Aston Villa, after UK police barred attendance. The club cites safety concerns and a toxic climate.

Derby disaster:

Hapoel vs. Maccabi match called off amid stadium violence

Derby match between Hapoel and Maccabi Tel Aviv at Bloomfield Stadium canceled due to pyrotechnics and fan violence.

Hezbollah fighter prompted police to ban Israeli fans

Hezbollah fighter 'laid the groundwork' for police's decision to ban Israeli fans from Aston Villa football match by compiling 'safety risk' dossier.

Sa’ar demands UK revoke ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar speaks to UK Foreign Secretary, urges officials to revoke the ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans.

UK government pushes for all fans to attend Maccabi Tel Aviv game

UK officials working to reverse a police ban on Israeli fans attending Aston Villa’s Nov. 6 match against Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Disgrace in Britain:

Widespread condemnation against ban on Maccabi TA fans

'It's like putting a big sign at the entrance to the stadium saying 'no Jews allowed,' says captivity survivor and Maccabi TA fan Emily Damari on the decision to prevent Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending the Aston Villa game.

'Wrong decision'

Starmer slams ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans

UK leaders and Jewish groups condemn the decision to ban Israeli soccer fans as antisemitic and shameful.

Citing safety risks

UK police block Israeli fans from Europa League game

Local authorities in Birmingham have barred Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters from attending their Europa League match against Aston Villa, citing public safety and protest concerns.

Watch:

Romi Gonen and Emily Damari honored at Bloomfield Stadium

Emily Damari and Romi Gonen, fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Haifa, were the honored guests at the match between the two teams this evening.

EuroLeague basketball:

Turkey will again not host the Israeli team

The game between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Anadolu Efes at the end of the month will be held in Riga, Latvia, instead of Turkey, due to the Turkish government's hostility to Israel.

France:

Arena briefly closed off ahead of Paris-Maccabi Tel Aviv game

Police in French capital temporarily closes off Adidas Arena ahead of basketball game between Paris and Maccabi Tel Aviv due to suspicious package.

Five men sentenced over Amsterdam soccer pogrom

Amsterdam District Court sentences five men to prison terms of up to six months for their involvement in the violence against Israeli soccer fans in November.

Maccabi Tel Aviv match in Hungary ends without incident

Maccabi Tel Aviv secures 3-1 victory in Europa League match against Besiktas, which was played in an empty stadium in Debrecen, Hungary.

Night of horror

Israeli soccer fans attacked by Arabs in Amsterdam

Hundreds of Maccabi Tel Aviv fans report being attacked by Arabs as they left the stadium where Maccabi's game against AFC Ajax took place. At least 10 fans injured, two people unaccounted for. An Israeli who was present at the scene: "The police only arrived after half an hour."

BDS to South African teams:

'Cancel friendlies against Maccabi Tel Aviv'

BDS movement calls on South African soccer clubs to cancel upcoming friendlies against Maccabi Tel Aviv, cites "Israeli apartheid".

Maccabi Tel Aviv looking forward to European tour

Maccabi Tel Aviv is ready for a new and interesting bracket as they enter the European tournament.

Maccabi Tel Aviv wins soccer State Cup

For the last time in his term of office, President Reuven Rivlin presents the State Cup to Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Maccabi Tel Aviv wins State Cup

Maccabi Tel Aviv defeats Maccabi Rishon Lezion by a score of 86-69 to clinch the State Cup.

American-Israeli basketball player considering Tel Aviv

Born in America and currently playing in Italy, TJ Cline has divulged that he is considering moving to play for Maccabi Tel Aviv

Israeli basketball star declares for NBA draft

Maccabi Tel Aviv star announces he intends to enter the 2020 NBA draft.

Maccabi Tel Aviv waves lulav before big game

Players on top Israeli basketball team perform Sukkot mitzvah day before first home match of the EuroLeague.

'Feels like home': Omri Casspi returns to Israel

Arutz Sheva interview: Israel's Omri Casspi sums up 10-year 'amazing journey' with the NBA, and why he chose to return home to Israel.

Israeli NBA star returning to play in Israel

After 10 years in NBA, Omri Casspi is coming back to play on Maccabi Tel Aviv. 'Proud to wear Maccabi's jersey with the Star of David.'

Israeli basketball players greeted by Auschwitz sign

Players of Maccabi Tel Aviv encounter "Arbeit Machi Frei" sign at their hotel in Istanbul.

Watch: Thousands of Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball fans salute ZAKA

'For the first time in my life I participated in a basketball game. It's moving to see the appreciation for the important activity of ZAKA.'

76ers draft pick to play for Maccabi Tel Aviv

Jonah Bolden, a second-round pick by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2017 NBA draft, will play in Israel for Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Reporters attacked at Sakhnin football match

Supporters of Arab soccer team attack Jewish guests with rocks, sticks, tear shirt of one of them.

Anti-Israel activist convicted of assaulting Jewish man

Suspect acquitted of hate crime charges after Jewish man beaten by anti-Israel protester during basketball game.

Europa League: Maccabi in, Betar out

Maccabi Tel Aviv will play in group stage following dramatic penalty shootout, Betar fail to win in France and crash out.

Israeli teams prepare for crucial European clashes

Betar Jerusalem and Maccabi Tel Aviv aim to advance to Europa League group stages as they both play their last qualification game tonight.

Maccabi Tel Aviv salvages win for Israeli soccer

Last year's runner up is sole Israeli team to win in Europe this week, defeating Hajduk Split of Croatia 2-1.

From basketball star to goodwill ambassador

Watch: Interview with Tal Brody, Goodwill Ambassador of Israel and former captain of Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball team.

Gunfire During Fight Between Jewish Soccer Fans and Arabs

Police break up racially-motivated fight near Haifa. Eastern Jerusalem Arab who fired gun in air and 5 others arrested.

Soccer Games Won't be Suspended Despite Tel Aviv Brawl

The Israeli Premier League says games will continue as scheduled, calls on the police and the courts to enforce security at games.

Communist MK's Son Arrested in Soccer Clash at Tel Aviv Court

MK Khenin's son arrested as socialist Hapoel soccer team's fans brawl with Maccabi fans in front of magistrates court.

Soccer Fan Attacks Rival Team Player, Ends Game

A fan of socialist club Hapoel Tel Aviv attacked Maccabi striker Zehavi in unprecedented violence that has political ramifications.

Wounded IDF Soldiers Cheered in NBA-Israeli Exhibition Game

Israeli coach David Blatt leads new team Cavs against former team Maccabi Tel Avi, as pro-Palestinians demonstrate outside.

Pro-Palestinian Groups to Protest Maccabi Tel Aviv Game in US

In the weeks after Operation Protective Edge, Maccabi Tel Aviv to be met by Pro-Palestinian protestors at their preseason games in the US.

Maccabi Tel Aviv FC Coach Steps Down over 'Security Fears'

Oscar Garcia announces resignation due to 'security concerns' over war with Gaza - at roughly the same time as ceasefire.

Pain in Spain, Bullets in Brussels

Maccabi Tel Aviv 'Shocked' at Anti-Semitic Tweetstorm

Team responds to hate campaign, notes their yellow uniforms are in identification with Jews persecuted during the Holocaust.

Sore losers?

Maccabi Tel Aviv Victory Sparks Torrent of Anti-Semitic Abuse

17,500 anti-Semitic Twitter posts in Spain after Maccabi Tel Aviv victory in Euroleague Championship; complaints lodged.

Netanyahu Welcomes Maccabi Tel Aviv Back to Israel

Prime Minister Netanyahu hosted Maccabi Tel Aviv upon their return to Israel after winning the Euroleague championship.

Video: Maccabi Tel Aviv's Victorious Homecoming

Tens of thousands greet Israeli baskeball club after a sensational upset victory over Real Madrid.

Watch: Arabs Try to Provoke Clash at Maccabi TA Celebration

Attempt to provoke Israeli supporters celebrating basketball victory falls flat, as PLO flag-waver beats hasty retreat.

Maccabi Tel Aviv Congratulated over Championship

"You did it big time", Prime Minister Netanyahu tells Maccabi Tel Aviv coach after victory.

Maccabi Tel Aviv Wins Euroleague Championship

Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball team edges out Real Madrid to take Euroleague championship.

Egyptian Athlete's Public Anti-Israel Display Condemned

Mohamad Salah refused to shake hands with Israeli players before Champions League qualifier.

Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball Stars Boatwright, Lassoff, Die

Jim Boatwright helped win historic Euroleague championship in 1977. Howie Lassoff died Thursday. Both succumbed to cancer.

Video: Maccabi Tel Aviv Elders Defeat IDF Officers

Former stars of Israel's top basketball team defeat IDF general staff in IDF officers' championships.

Shalit Attends Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball Game

More than three months after he was released from Hamas captivity, Gilad Shalit attends a Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball game.

Maccabi TA in Turkey for Soccer, and Political, Showdown

Thousands of police will be on the highest alert in Istanbul Thursday night, as Maccabi Tel Aviv plays Turkey's Beskitas.