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🇱🇹 Lrytas
Sports

In the Euroleague – a showdown between two M's: Monaco vs. Maccabi

The upcoming Euroleague game features a match-up between Monaco and Maccabi, both of whom have had mixed recent performances.

Feb 26 • 18:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Police still using AI tool that invented fake football match

Police are continuing to use Copilot AI, despite it generating incorrect evidence that led to the banning of Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a match against Aston Villa.

Feb 23 • 21:23 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

UK government response to Israeli football fan ban ‘inflamed tensions’ – report

A UK parliamentary report criticizes the government's late intervention to ban Israeli football fans from a match, stating it only inflamed tensions.

Feb 22 • 18:38 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Jack Jedwab: Maccabi Tel Aviv return home after nearly two seasons of post-October 7 exile

The Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball team returns to Israel for the first time in nearly two seasons after being forced to play away due to the conflicts following October 7, symbolizing a restoration of normalcy for fans and the community.

Feb 22 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Government’s response to Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban was ‘clumsy’, say MPs

A British parliamentary committee criticized the government's response to a ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attending a match against Aston Villa, labeling it ineffective and inflammatory.

Feb 22 • 00:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Inaccurate evidence from AI led to police pursuing ban on Israeli football fans, MPs find

A Home Affairs Select Committee report reveals that inaccurate evidence generated by an AI tool was used by West Midlands Police to justify a ban on Israeli football fans.

Feb 22 • 00:01 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Sports

Maccabi Lost One of Their Big Men

Maccabi has lost one of its power forwards due to injury as they aim to qualify for the EuroLeague playoffs.

Feb 16 • 19:05 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Sports

Euroleague tournament table neighbor fight: Maccabi against Bayern

Tel Aviv's Maccabi faces Bayern Munich in an exciting Euroleague matchup after securing two wins against Serbian teams.

Feb 12 • 19:01 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Maccabi Tel Aviv Club in Mourning: One of the Owners Has Died

David Federman, one of the owners of Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball club, has passed away at his home surrounded by family.

Feb 8 • 15:57 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Sports

Euroleague: Olympiacos surges to 2nd place, impressive wins for Maccabi, Armani, and Barcelona, watch the video

Olympiacos dominated Virtus with a score of 109-77 and moved to a record of 17-10, while notable victories were recorded by Barcelona, Maccabi, and Anadolu Efes.

Feb 6 • 22:23 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Sports

"Crvena Zvezda" faces Israeli team for the second time in the EuroLeague - this time against "Maccabi"

The Serbian club, Crvena Zvezda, continues its strong performance in the EuroLeague with its fifth consecutive win, defeating Tel Aviv's Hapoel, while Maccabi recently triumphed over Partizan.

Feb 6 • 18:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The police officer who prevented Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from traveling to the UK resigns

West Midlands Police Chief Constable Craig Guildford resigned after exaggerating the potential risks of Maccabi Tel Aviv fans visiting Birmingham to calm local tensions.

Jan 16 • 17:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

West Midlands police chief to retire after Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban row

Craig Guildford, the chief constable of West Midlands police, is set to retire after an inquiry criticized his force for using exaggerated intelligence to impose a ban on Israeli football fans.

Jan 16 • 14:16 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Do vision problems correlate with ADHD? Scientists published the results of a large study

A study conducted in Israel suggests that various visual disorders may co-occur with later diagnoses of ADHD, analyzing over 665,000 individuals aged 5 to 30 who used Maccabi Health Services.

Jan 16 • 12:06 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Sports

Dispute over Football Fans from Israel: Police Guided by Prejudices

A report reveals that the police's security analysis of Israeli fans at a Euroleague game was incorrect, as presented by Sir Andy Cooke.

Jan 15 • 14:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Wes Streeting 'shocked' police chief behind Maccabi Tel Aviv ban still in post

Wes Streeting expresses outrage over the continued employment of West Midlands police chief Craig Guildford following criticism of his handling of a ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans.

Jan 15 • 09:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Police chief behind Maccabi Tel Aviv ban clings to job despite home secretary wanting him to quit

The West Midlands police chief, Craig Guildford, is resisting calls to resign after being criticized for using misleading intelligence to impose a ban on Israeli football fans, despite losing the confidence of the home secretary, Shabana Mahmood.

Jan 14 • 20:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Starmer's Government Faces Police Over Ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv Fans

Starmer's government is at odds with the police regarding their decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans, following an internal report accusing security forces of exaggerating threats and misrepresenting conclusions.

Jan 14 • 17:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Watchdog to criticize West Midlands police over Maccabi Tel Aviv ban

A report will criticize West Midlands police for their intelligence handling that led to banning Israeli fans from a Birmingham football game, amid inquiries ordered by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood.

Jan 14 • 10:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

West Midlands police chief apologises after AI error used to justify Maccabi Tel Aviv ban

The West Midlands police chief has apologized to MPs for providing false information regarding the ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv football fans, which was based on incorrect AI-generated data.

Jan 14 • 09:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Sports

Decision to Ban Maccabi Tel Aviv Fans from Aston Villa Match Challenged by Dutch Police

Dutch police are questioning the justification for banning Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from an upcoming Aston Villa match, which was influenced by claims from British officers during an inquiry.

Jan 12 • 19:45 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

Hezonja: I don't care where I play and under what conditions

Croatian basketball player Mario Hezonja stated that he doesn't care about the conditions or place he plays in after Real Madrid defeated Israeli Maccabi in an empty stadium surrounded by police due to requests to expel Israeli representatives from international competitions over war crimes.

Jan 9 • 22:45 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Real played a match like it hasn't in 1681 days. Hezonja restrained in comment

Real Madrid defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv in a Euroleague match played under unusual conditions in front of empty stands due to high risk designation by the National Police.

Jan 9 • 09:56 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Hezonja Leads Real to Victory in Front of Empty Stands

Mario Hezonja led Real Madrid to a victory over Maccabi with a score of 98-86 in the EuroLeague amid empty stands.

Jan 9 • 06:39 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Sports

Campazzo dominates Maccabi in the silence of the Palace

Real Madrid secured their third consecutive victory in Europe against Maccabi, highlighting both sporting success and the eerie atmosphere of a spectator-less arena reminiscent of past pandemic times.

Jan 8 • 21:40 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Sports

Shame and tension in front of a Movistar Arena secured for Real Madrid-Maccabi: 'Israel playing is indeed political'

A heated debate arose outside the Movistar Arena regarding the presence of Israeli teams in Spain, spotlighting the perceived double standards in the treatment of Palestinian symbols.

Jan 8 • 20:12 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Ione Belarra leads pro-Palestinian demonstration before Madrid - Maccabi

Ione Belarra led a pro-Palestinian protest before the basketball match between Madrid and Maccabi at the Movistar Arena, attracting hundreds of participants opposing the presence of the Israeli team.

Jan 8 • 19:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Sports

Shouts against Israel and Ayuso, some incidents and another match without an audience in the Palace almost five years later: "Maccabi Tel Aviv, out of Madrid!"

Protests against Israel and political issues overshadow a silent basketball match in Madrid, marking the unusual occurrence of a game without an audience nearly five years after the pandemic.

Jan 8 • 19:43 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Sports

Real Madrid faces Maccabi amidst protests in the streets and behind closed doors

The Real Madrid team competes against Maccabi Tel Aviv under the backdrop of street protests and a closed-door event as part of EuroLeague Week 21.

Jan 8 • 19:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Sports

Jewish community ‘frustrated’ with police over handling of Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban

The Jewish community in Birmingham is expressing frustration towards West Midlands police regarding their handling of the ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans, leading to calls for the chief constable's resignation amid MP inquiries.

Jan 8 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The match between Real Madrid and Maccabi Tel Aviv strains the beginning of the year between the PP and Sánchez's delegate

The basketball game tensions arise between the Popular Party and the government delegate of Sánchez amidst safety concerns, with calls for the match to be played openly under increased security measures.

Jan 8 • 01:09 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

In the video.. Barcelona fans welcome an Israeli team with Palestinian flags

Barcelona fans protested against the team's match with the Israeli team Maccabi Tel Aviv, waving Palestinian flags and chanting slogans criticizing Israel.

Jan 7 • 13:54 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The match between Real Madrid and Maccabi Tel Aviv strains the beginning of the year between the PP and Sánchez's delegate

The basketball match between Real Madrid and Maccabi Tel Aviv has led to tensions in Madrid's political landscape, with demands for enhanced security and an open-door policy for the event.

Jan 7 • 12:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Valencia, Real Madrid, and Barcelona gift themselves a victory on Epiphany

Valencia, Real Madrid, and Barcelona all secured victories in the EuroLeague on Epiphany, with Valencia defeating Red Star, Real Madrid beating ASVEL, and Barcelona overcoming Maccabi.

Jan 6 • 21:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Sports

West Midlands police insist decision to ban Maccabi fans ‘not politically influenced’

West Midlands police defended their decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending a match in Birmingham, asserting it was not influenced by political factors despite facing scrutiny.

Jan 6 • 20:21 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Sports

Barcelona - Maccabi Tel Aviv live | Round 20 of the EuroLeague

Live coverage of the EuroLeague match between Barcelona and Maccabi Tel Aviv on January 6, 2026.

Jan 6 • 19:20 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

Anti-Israel protests force Spanish basketball teams to ban fans as security fears mount

Due to heightened security concerns amid anti-Israel protests, two professional basketball games in Spain will be held without fans, including Real Madrid's EuroLeague match against Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Jan 6 • 18:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

A match with pro-Palestinian protests, but without an audience: the Government delegate in Madrid shields protests against Israel at the expense of sports

In Madrid, the Government has opted for a closed-door basketball match between Real Madrid and Maccabi Tel Aviv, citing security reasons, amidst ongoing pro-Palestinian protests.

Jan 5 • 23:05 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

Israeli giant in Spain must play in front of empty stands

Euroliga matches of Israeli Maccabi against Barcelona and Real Madrid will be played without fans due to protests in Spain over crimes in Palestine, with local clubs offering refunds for tickets.

Jan 5 • 22:37 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Maccabi against Real and Barcelona in front of empty stands due to protests against Israel

Maccabi's Euroleague matches against Barcelona and Real Madrid will be played without spectators due to protests from over 250 organizations in Spain against crimes in Palestine.

Jan 5 • 21:49 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Sports

Madrid - Maccabi will be played behind closed doors

Real Madrid has decided to hold the upcoming Euroleague match against Maccabi Tel Aviv behind closed doors due to security concerns and protests from pro-Palestinian groups demanding its cancellation.

Jan 5 • 14:54 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Sports

250 collectives demand the suspension of the match between Real Madrid and Maccabi Tel Aviv: "Sport cannot be neutral in the face of genocide"

Social collectives in the Community of Madrid are calling for the suspension of the upcoming EuroLeague basketball match between Real Madrid and Maccabi Tel Aviv, citing the use of sport as a tool for normalizing genocide.

Jan 5 • 13:35 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Sports

The basketball game between Real Madrid and Maccabi Tel Aviv, closed to the public: there will be a 'strong' police deployment due to the 'various protests' against Israel called

The upcoming closed-door basketball match between Real Madrid and Maccabi Tel Aviv has prompted a security decision to deploy significant police presence due to anticipated protests against Israel.

Jan 5 • 13:12 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Sports

Tariq Jones: Agreed to terms with Maccabi Tel Aviv, they say in Israel

Tariq Jones has finalized terms to join Maccabi Tel Aviv despite interest from Dubai and Olympiacos, according to Sports Channel.

Jan 4 • 08:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Sports

Jewish groups warned ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attending match could be seen as ‘antisemitic’

Jewish communities have expressed concerns that a ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attending a match could be seen as antisemitic, as noted in recent documents about the upcoming fixture against Aston Villa.

Jan 2 • 19:51 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Sports

New developments in the Ta'Rik Jones case: After Olympiacos, Maccabi Tel Aviv is also in the running for his acquisition

Maccabi Tel Aviv is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire player Ta'Rik Jones, following interest from Olympiacos.

Jan 2 • 00:04 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Sports

150 Catalan associations demand the cancellation of Barcelona - Maccabi

Approximately 150 Catalan associations, supported by local political parties such as ERC, los Comuns, and CUP, are demanding the cancellation of the Barcelona - Maccabi basketball match due to various concerns.

Dec 30 • 18:41 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Sports

150 entities sign a manifesto demanding the cancellation of the Barça-Maccabi Tel Aviv match on January 6

A manifesto backed by around 150 organizations, including social entities, unions, and political parties, demands the cancellation of the basketball match between Barça and Maccabi Tel Aviv on January 6, led by 'Coalició Prou Complicitat amb Israel.'

Dec 30 • 09:39 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

Corentin Tolisso at Olympique Lyon: Once a Bayern Munich Record Transfer, Now a Top Player

Corentin Tolisso, captain of Olympique Lyon, scored three goals in a recent 6-0 Europa League victory against Maccabi Tel Aviv, fulfilling a long-time dream and showing his humility by planning to give the match ball to his father.

Dec 29 • 12:28 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Sports

Euroleague: Olympiacos won in Bologna and improved to 10-7, victories for Monaco and Maccabi, watch the video

Olympiacos secured a narrow victory over Virtus Bologna with a score of 97-94, raising their Euroleague record to 10-7, while Monaco and Maccabi also achieved wins in their respective matches.

Dec 27 • 00:23 UTC

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