“Ukrainian Wall under the Hoop” is going to Israel: Tatyana Yurkevichus signed a contract with “Hapoel” Be’er Sheva
Brief Announcement. Ukrainian basketball player Tatyana Yurkevichus will continue her career in Israel and strengthen the women’s “Hapoel” Be’er Sheva. We analyze her journey, strengths, and the club’s prospects for the new season. Short answer: yes, Ukrainian national team player Tatyana Yurkevichus has signed a contract with the women’s club “Hapoel” Be’er Sheva for the […]
The legend of Kyiv “Dynamo” (who also played for “Hapoel” Rishon LeZion), was arrested in Poland, and he is currently in prison.
Legendary Kyiv Dynamo footballer Ivan Yaremchuk found himself in the spotlight after being arrested in Poland. The incident occurred at Krakow airport, where he was detained by the police. Unexpected Turn Ivan Yaremchuk, a well-known former player of the USSR national team, was arrested before the Ukraine – Azerbaijan match. He has been in prison […]
The Ukrainian amputee football team lost to Israel 0:2 in the first match of the EAFF Nations League 2025.
On October 17, 2025, in Baku, the Ukrainian amputee football team began their performance in the EAFF Nations League 2025, losing to the Israeli team with a score of 0:2. The match took place at the ASCO Arena and was the debut for the Ukrainians in the current tournament. The first minutes of the game […]
How support for Israel jeopardized the career of Oleksandr Zinchenko, a player for the Ukrainian national team and “Arsenal,” and disrupted his transfers to top European clubs
Many in Israel do not know the name Oleksandr Zinchenko. But this footballer is the captain of the Ukrainian national team and a player for Arsenal. His post in support of Israel caused an international scandal and disrupted two transfers at once. Who is Oleksandr Zinchenko? Oleksandr Zinchenko was born on December 15, 1996, in […]
Ukrainian left NBA club and will play in Israel
27-year-old Ukrainian center Dmitry Skapintsev has left an NBA club and signed a contract with Jerusalem’s “Hapoel.” Biography, statistics, and Ukrainians in Israeli basketball — in the NAnews review. From the NBA to Jerusalem: a new stage in Dmitry Skapintsev’s career 27-year-old Ukrainian center Dmitry Skapintsev, known for playing for the “Portland Trail Blazers” and […]
Ukrainian goalkeeper of Maccabi Haifa Georgy Ermakov refused to shake hands with Belarusians from Torpedo on July 31, 2025: a symbol of solidarity and courage – video
On July 31, 2025, Maccabi goalkeeper Heorhii Yermakov publicly refused to shake hands with Belarusian players, supporting the tradition of Ukrainian athletes not shaking hands with representatives of aggressor countries. His action became another example of solidarity, courage, and public protest. The story of his action is no accident, but part of the conscious resistance […]
“I studied at a Jewish school in Kyiv,” – the new Ukrainian goalkeeper of “Maccabi Haifa” Ermakov gave his first interview as a player of the Israeli football club – video
From Kyiv’s Jewish School to Sammy Ofer Stadium A transfer with purpose On July 1, 2025, Heorhiy Yermakov—hailed as the top goalkeeper of the 2024/25 Ukrainian Premier League—moved to Maccabi Haifa for €100,000. He’ll stay on loan at Oleksandriya until June 30, 2025, to maintain match fitness before his full debut in Israel. Key career […]
Israeli coach Ori David joins the staff of the Ukrainian football club Kryvbas
Israeli coach Ori David, holder of a UEFA PRO diploma, has become an assistant coach at Ukrainian club Kryvbas. His appointment marks an important step in strengthening sports and cultural ties between Israel and Ukraine. Israeli coach Ori David joins Kryvbas as assistant to Patrick van Leeuwen The press service of Ukrainian football club Kryvbas […]
Former Ukrainian national team captain may head Maccabi Haifa – an important step for Israeli and Ukrainian football
Ukrainian Football Star: Oleg Luzhny — The Path to the Top Oleg Romanovych Luzhny, originally from Lviv, is a figure well known to every Ukrainian football fan. His career began at DUSSH “Karpaty” under the guidance of Yuriy Hdanskyi and Yuriy Dyachuk-Stavytskyi. Later, he studied at the Lviv School of Physical Culture, a renowned center […]
Israel somehow ended up at an “international” judo tournament in Russia – is sport “outside of politics” again?
Anatoly Solomonovich Rakhlin (1938–2013) was one of the most respected judo coaches in the USSR and Russia. A siege survivor and Leningrad native, he dedicated 50 years of his life to training young athletes. More than 100 of his students became masters of sports. He stood at the origins of judo development in Leningrad, worked […]
Jerusalem Marathon 2025: Ukrainian and Kenyan Win
The winner of the 14th Jerusalem Marathon Winner was 39-year-old Bohdan Simanovych from Ukraine, who finished with a time of 2:22:47. By the way, on May 7, 2023, Bohdan Simanovych became the winner of the Baku Marathon, which brought his name to the international stage. The first place among women was taken by Salgong Pauline […]
#RunForUkraine in Tel Aviv: sports, support and assistance to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. February 8, 2025
In Tel Aviv, the tradition of charitable runs #RunForUkraine continues! On February 8, participants will cover 12 km, share energy, and raise donations for the Armed Forces of Ukraine (ZSU). Details of the route and how to join can be found on Nanovo. Sport in the Name of Freedom: Run #RunForUkraine in Tel Aviv When […]
“They told me: don’t go there, there’s a war there. But there is also a war in Israel,” Ukrainian football has added another Israeli player
Israeli midfielder Ofek Biton accepted the challenge and moved to the Ukrainian club Polesie. 25-year-old attacking midfielder Ofek Biton previously played for Israeli clubs Hapoel Tel Aviv, Section Ness Ziona and Hapoel Jerusalem. He has 145 matches, 18 goals and 11 assists. This season he played 7 matches and scored one assist. Biton was even […]
Maccabi Haifa is trying to prove the Jewish origin of the 20-year-old Ukrainian youth team defender in order to sign a contract with him without foreigner status
Football club Maccabi Haifa is actively working on the transfer of the 20-year-old defender of the Ukrainian youth team Ilya Krupskywho now plays for the Ukrainian club “Vorskla” Poltava. The main task of the Israeli club is writes Walla– confirm the player’s Jewish roots, which will allow him to bypass the limit on foreign players. […]
From war to war: Israeli football player Tomer Yosefi signed a contract with the Ukrainian FC Polesie
Ukrainian football club Polesie, representing Zhytomyr, opened the winter transfer window with a high-profile signing. The team's newest player is Israeli midfielder Tomer Yosefi, a star for Hapoel Be'er Sheva and the Israeli national team. The contract with the 25-year-old athlete is for three years. This transfer is not only a sporting event, but also […]
Charity run #RunForUkraine in Tel Aviv on December 28, 2024: Let's run together to victory!
December 28, 2024 A special sporting event will take place in Tel Aviv – Christmas charity run #RunForUkraine. The organizers invite all concerned to join forces and contribute to supporting Ukraine. The event aims to raise funds for 132nd separate reconnaissance battalion DShVdefending Ukraine at the front. Peculiarity: 🎅 Race participants can wear bright New […]
“Israel exists, but we don’t”: how Russian football players are trying to blame the world for their isolation
While the whole world watches how Russian troops, along with their allies Assad and Iran, are “expelled” from Syria, Russia’s sporting isolation becomes a symbol of its international “reputation.” Against this background, the forward of the Rostov football club, Egor Golenkov, decided to be indignant at the exclusion of the Russian national team from the […]
Buy tickets for the match Ukraine – Israel qualifying for EuroBasket 2025!
At the end of November, the Ukrainian men's basketball team will take part in the matches of the second round of qualifying for the 2025 European Championship. The Ukrainian team will meet twice with the Israeli team. According to the plan, the first match will take place on November 23, 2024 at 18:00 in Latvia […]
Anti-Semitism in Europe: how the beating of Israelis in Amsterdam caused resonance and accusations
Attack on Israelis in Amsterdam – Israel calls for action against anti-Semitism. The attack on Israeli fans in Amsterdam on the night of November 7-8, 2024 led to scandalous statements Russian Z-bloggers – e.g. “Before the game, Israeli fans tore down the Palestinian flag hanging on the building.”which accused the Israelis themselves of “provoking a […]
The Ukrainian tennis team lost to Israel at the 2024 Davis Cup.
On September 14, 2024, the Ukrainian men's tennis team was defeated by the Israeli team in a match match of the First World Group of the 2024 Davis Cup. The showdown began on Friday with two singles matches. Alexander Ovcharenko lost to Ishay Oliel 6-0, 4-6, 4-6, and Vitaliy Sachko lost to Daniel Tsukerman 2-6, […]
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