Bypassed by MLS, Josh Cohen relishes Champions League dream ahead of Juventus, PSG tests

The ultimate late bloomer? How Josh Cohen became Israel's top player, where he has led Maccabi Haifa to the Champions League.

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Israeli referee comes out as transgender

Sapir Berman said that she has received the support of her family, the local referees' union and Israeli and international football officials.

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Maccabi Haifa chief executive Assaf Ben-Dov has apologised to Tottenham's Harry Kane after one of their players made degrading comments about him.

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Israeli club Beitar Jerusalem have announced a change of the club's name to 'Beitar Trump Jerusalem' in honour of the "courageous" U.S. president.

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Jordi Cruyff says the timing must be right if he is to return to Barcelona as the club's sporting director in the future.

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McClaren, who worked alongside head coach Jordi Cruyff, said his time at the Israeli club had been "a wonderful experience."

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Steve McClaren has joined Maccabi Tel Aviv's coaching staff as a consultant, the Israeli Premier League club have confirmed.

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Maccabi Tel Aviv have appointed former Barcelona and Manchester United midfielder Jordi Cruyff as their new manager.

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Michael Yokhin takes a look at five things you need to know about Celtic's Champions League opponents, Israeli champions Hapoel Be'er Sheva.