Avi Yechiel, who left professional football in 2012 and worked for Adam Neumann at WeWork, now brings business management lessons to Israeli soccer as new owner of promoted Ramat Gan FC.
The expanded 48-team format and 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup generated record revenues exceeding $11 billion, with ticket prices reaching historic highs, reflecting global football's transformation into a sophisticated commercial machine.
Lionel Messi has shattered the World Cup scoring record, reaching 17 goals across six tournaments. The Argentine star's achievement marks a historic milestone in international football competition.
FIFA's largest World Cup tournament ever, expanded to 48 teams and hosted across the US, generates record $11 billion in revenue while inflation drives prices to unprecedented levels for fans.
FIFA expects unprecedented profits from the 2026 World Cup, with ticket prices jumping fivefold compared to Qatar. Yet analysts warn host cities may actually lose money from the tournament.
Israel's actors union ended their strike after Sports and Culture Minister Miki Zohar intervened, resolving a dispute that had caused significant disruption to the country's entertainment industry.
Beitar Jerusalem mounted a dramatic comeback against Maccabi Tel Aviv, scoring a crucial 80th-minute goal to clinch a 2-1 victory and keep their championship hopes alive in Israel's top football division.
The Israeli organization B'nai Brith Israel is preparing an extensive volunteer program to support delegations of athletes competing in the 22nd Maccabiah Games this summer, providing personal assistance and mentorship throughout the competition.
After 4,311 days marked by league relegation and ownership turmoil, Hapoel Tel Aviv has secured a return to European club football, marking a dramatic turnaround for Israel's storied working-class institution.
M.S. Ashdod has been relegated from Israel's Premier League after a decade, dropping to the National League following a 1-0 home loss to Hapoel Jerusalem and five consecutive defeats.
Hapoel Beersheba maintained its commanding position atop the Israeli Premier League standings despite a 1-1 draw with Beitar Jerusalem, which mathematically eliminated itself from title contention with three matches remaining.
Professional footballers Tom Shach and Almog Uchion claimed victory in the finale of "The Race for a Million," Israel's popular reality competition show, which concluded Sunday evening with the pair edging out competitors in the intense final challenge.
