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Maccabi Tel Aviv FC welcomes Robbie Keane (42) as the new Head Coach for the 2023/24 season. Keane and his team join Maccabi Tel Aviv on a 2-year-deal and are set to arrive in Tel Aviv in the coming days and begin preparations for the forthcoming season.

During his career as a player, Keane scored more than 400 goals for the clubs he played for including Tottenham Hotspur, Leeds United, Liverpool, Coventry City, West Ham, Aston Villa as well as the Republic of Ireland where he is the most capped player and top goal scorer. Keane was appointed as first team coach at Leeds United towards the end of last season. Previously he was assistant manager at both Middlesbrough (2019-2020) and Republic of Ireland (2018-2020).

Keane told the official website: “I am delighted to take on this challenge at Maccabi. My team and I look forward to beginning work and we have confidence in our ability to do what is necessary to prepare the team for the coming season.”

Maccabi’s owner, Mitch Goldhar, added: “Robbie brings the mentality, character, energy and focus of a winner, traits he exhibited everywhere he played. These characteristics now combined with ambitions to succeed as a coach are aligned with our objectives at Maccabi.”

Maccabi’s goalkeeper Daniel Peretz saved two penalties and Dor Turgeman scored a spectacular solo effort as Israel who were reduced to 10 men for the entire second half salvaged a 1-1 draw from Germany in their opening Under 21 European Championship finals.

Peretz was drawn into action as early as the second minute when fellow Maccabi teammate Roy Revivo was judged to fouled Germany’s Kevin Schade inside the area. With no VAR to spot Schade’s dive and save Revivo from conceding a penalty, French referee Willy Delajod awarded a spot kick. With technology not available throughout the tournament, Peretz came to the rescue as he saved Youssoufa Moukuku penalty to keep his goal locked.

In the 13^th minute, Turgeman almost exploited a mistake in the German defense as the Maccabi striker had a shot on goal but goalkeeper Noah Atubolu managed to block the effort.

Seven minutes later no one could stop Turgeman as the 18-year-old Maccabi striker gave Israel the lead. Oscar Gloukh sent Turgeman through before the striker broke into the area, shrugged off Yann Bissek with a spectacular turn and blasted a left foot shot past Atubolu.

In the 26^th minute the Germans were back on level terms as Bissek rose above Israel’s defense to head Angelo Stillers free kick past Peretz from close range.

On the stroke of halftime Eden Kartzev who was booked in the 38^th minute received his second booking to leave his teammates with 10 men for the remainder of the game.

Five minutes after the hour mark, Turgeman, who worked tirelessly upfront was replaced by Idan Toklomati but 13 minutes Germany were awarded another penalty. This time Jessic Ngankam stepped-up, but once again Peretz saved the penalty to deny the Hertha Berlin forward and allow Israel to hang on and celebrate a hard-fought point at the end.     

Speaking to UEFA.COM after the match, Peretz said: “We have made a good start. We came as the underdogs and got the point. When you play with ten players for almost 55 or 60 minutes including added time, we made an amazing team effort with one man less. I am just so proud of the players and all the squad and staff who made this achievement.”

On the two penalties he saved, Peretz added: “As in every game, I analyze penalties. I am happy I did the job for the team, it’s an achievement. It was an amazing effort. I saw them running and giving all their heart, in every ball, in every second, with cramps, with injuries – and I just feel so proud.”

Ahead of Sunday’s second group match against England that beat Czech Republic in the corresponding match, Peretz said: “My first thoughts when I came to this tournament were to play against the highest quality players in the world for our age, some amazing players playing in some of the best leagues in the world. It’s an amazing stage to come and show your qualities.”

As Maccabi Tel Aviv’s pre-season ahead of the 2023/24 campaign will soon get underway, the first team players have been holding since Tuesday physical tests at the Shamir Medical Center (Assaf Harofeh hospital). The players who were tested at various stations in the compound, were visited by the hospital’s deputy manager Dr. Daniel Trotzky who met with Eran Zahavi before the veteran striker began his tests. Watch

Having sold out the entire allocation of Season Tickets last year – Maccabi Tel Aviv Football Club is happy to announce the 2023/24 season ticket renewal period. Now is the time to secure your seat at Bloomfield stadium.

This season as well all members of FOREVER will continue to enjoy a 5% discount on the purchase of a season ticket.

Season tickets renewal and purchase times:

June 21st – July 7th: 2022/23 Season Tickets renewal period.

July 13th: Season Tickets sale for FOREVER members who were not season ticket holders during the 2022/23 season. The sale will begin on July 13th. (Didn’t own a season ticket in 22/23 but still want to be first in joining the Bloomfield stadium fever? Click here to join).

In the event that seats remain available for sale of Season Tickets to the general public (who didn’t have a FOREVER membership) – a message will be published in due course.

FOREVER club members will enjoy a priority in the purchase of Season Tickets for the home matches at Bloomfield stadium during the forthcoming season as well as several more benefits. Additionally and in order to simplify the process a FOREVER membership can be purchased in the same deal of the Season Ticket purchase.

To purchase a 2023/24 Season Ticket and Membership for Bloomfield click here

Benefits for FOREVER and FOREVER+ members:

• A 5% discounted subscription rate on the purchase of a season ticket for FOREVER members
• Priority in purchasing tickets for Maccabi matches throughout the season.
• A free ticket for the first European qualifying home match – Exclusive for FOREVER+ members
• Receive double points for away matches as per the Points Allocation System – Exclusive for FOREVER+ members|
• Several benefits, exclusive events and special discounts! For further details

An additional cost of NIS 5 will be charged for a purchase over phone or via the ‘Leann’ website. To view the Season Ticket prices on your mobile or the website click here

How to renew a the season ticket?

Recommended! The Season Ticket Subscriber Area on the website – The easiest and fastest way to renew and purchase subscriptions. Make sure you have your user name and password available at the time of purchase In the event that the username and password are not available, please contact via a WhatsApp message on 050-3002526 submitting the Season Ticket number and an ID number.

The ‘Leann’ call center *8778: In light of the high volume expected at the call centre, standby time could be longer than usual.

Service centre at Bloomfield stadium (Northern Box office near Gate 2).

Opening hours for the call and service centres:

Weekdays from 09:30-17:00

Friday from 9:30-13:00.

For any other question you are invited to enter our FAQ page

For stadium regulations click here

Maccabi Tel Aviv is happy to launch a new season of our official FOREVER membership club and continue to give you a lot more Maccabi, and before everyone!

In recent years we managed to learn your preferences as we made it our target to initiate more activities and benefits that gave you a true added value as fans of Israel’s leading football club. We believe that ‘A lot more Maccabi’ is the catchphrase behind an entire concept which places you, FOREVER club members, as the centre of attention.

In addition, we are happy to announce that this season the benefits you will enjoy were cherry picked based on surveys and discussions we held with club members.

To join FOREVER click here

This season one could not join FOREVER during the Season Tickets renewal process.

Benefits for FOREVER and FOREVER+ members.

– * A 5% discounted subscription rate on the purchase of a season ticket

-An NIS 100 gift voucher which can be redeemed in the clubs official stores and online store.

-Discounted tickets for home matches

-Priority in purchasing tickets for Maccabi matches throughout the season.

-A complimentary ticket for a selected match during the 2025/26 season. Exclusive for FOREVER+ members

-Receive double points for away matches as per the Points Allocation System – Exclusive for FOREVER+ members|

-Several benefits, exclusive events and special discounts!

-To become a member of FOREVER please click here

FOREVER Lite membership scheme

In addition to FOREVER+ and FOREVER membership schemes this season as well one could join our reduced membership scheme FOREVER Lite. Those who join could enjoy the variety of benefits offered to FOREVER members such as priority in purchasing tickets, exclusive meetings the first team players, exclusive discounts at the club’s official stores, trips to away matches at a subsidised cost, special viewings as well as other surprises throughout the season.

This scheme does not include the discount for the purchase of the 2025/26 Season Ticket or the signing on gift – the NIS 100 voucher for purchases at the official and online stores as well as the exclusive benefits of FOREVER+ club members.

FOREVER 2025/26 – FAQ’s