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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 will face Petrocub-Hincesti of Moldova in the Conference League second qualifying round following Wednesday’s draw which took place at UEFA’s headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland.

Petrocub earned a Conference League qualifying berth after ending last season league in the runners up spot, three points behind Moldova’s champions Sheriff Tiraspol.

Maccabi will begin the quest to capture one of the 22 places in the 2023/24 Europa Conference League group stage via the qualifying rounds, with the other 10 sides parachuting down from the Europa League Play-Offs.

Qualification in each of the rounds (2^nd 3^rd and Playoff) are determined at the end of a two-legged ties with UEFA dividing it into two paths – the Champions path and a main path.

Maccabi will play the entire qualification campaign in the Main path thus avoiding teams parachuting down after being eliminated in a Champions League or Europa League qualifiers.

Maccabi will be seeded for the entire qualification campaign but could face teams eliminated from the Europa League (main path) only in the Playoffs.

Conference League Dates:

First qualifying round: July 13^th and July 20^th

Second qualifying round: July 27^th and August 3^rd

Third qualifying round: August 10^th and August 17^th  

Playoff: August 24^th and August 31^st

The IPFL published on Monday fixtures list ahead of the 2023/24 ONE ZERO Digital Bank league season with confirmed dates and kickoff times announced at a later stage.

Maccabi will kick-off the season at Bloomfield stadium with the same opponent they played on the last day of last season – Ashdod SC. Hapoel Hadera hosts Maccabi on MD2 before the league breaks up for the first international break of the season. The season will resume as Bnei Reinah travel Bloomfield on MD3 with Hapoel hosting Maccabi for the first Tel Aviv derby of the season on MD4. Newly promoted side Hapoel Petah Tikva (MD5) will end Maccabi’s series of three matches at Bloomfield before the first trip to the capital for a match against Hapoel Jerusalem at Teddy stadium (MD6). Maccabi then return to Bloomfield and host Maccabi Haifa (MD7) before a trip to Doha stadium for an encounter against Bnei Sakhnin (MD8). Maccabi Netanya at home (MD9) followed two back-to-back matches on the road with a trip to Turner stadium to face Hapoel Be’ersheva (MD10) and newly promoted side Maccai Petah Tikva (MD11). Maccabi will then host Cup holders Beitar Jerusalem at Bloomfield (MD12) and complete the first round at Sammy Ofer against Hapoel Haifa (MD14).

ONE ZERO Digital Bank League fixtures:  (confirmed dates and kickoff times will be published at a later stage)

MD 1 August 26^th Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Ashdod SC (TBA)

MD 2 September 2^nd Hapoel Hadera vs Maccabi Tel Aviv (TBA)

MD 3 September 17^th Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Bnei Reinah (TBA)

MD 4 September 23^rd Hapoel Tel Aviv vs Maccabi Tel Aviv (TBA)

MD 5 September 30^th Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Hapoel Petah Tikva (TBA)

MD 6 October 7^th Hapoel Jerusalem vs Maccabi Tel Aviv (TBA)

MD 7 October 21^st Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Maccabi Haifa (TBA)

MD 8 October 28^th Bnei Sakhnin vs Maccabi Tel Aviv (TBA)

MD 9 November 4^th Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Maccabi Netanya (TBA)

MD 10 November 11^th Hapoel Be’ersheva vs Maccabi Tel Aviv (TBA)

MD 11 December 2^nd Maccabi Petah Tikva vs Maccabi Tel Aviv (TBA)

MD 12 December 5^th Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Beitar Jerusalem(TBA)

MD 13 December 9^th Hapoel Haifa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv(TBA)

MD 14 December 16^th Ashdod SC vs Maccabi Tel Aviv (TBA)

MD 15 December 26^th Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Hapoel Hadera (TBA)

MD 16 December 30^th Bnei Reinah vs Maccabi Tel Aviv (TBA)

MD 17 January 6^th Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Hapoel Tel Aviv (TBA)

MD 18 January 13^th Hapoel Petah Tikva vs Maccabi Tel Aviv (TBA)

MD 19 January 20^th Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Hapoel Jerusalem (TBA)

MD 20 January 27^th Maccabi Haifa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv (TBA)

MD 21 February 3^rd Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Bnei Sakhnin (TBA)

MD 22 February 10^th Maccabi Netanya vs Maccabi Tel Aviv (TBA)

MD 23 February 17^th Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Hapoel Be’ersheva(TBA)

MD 24 February 24^th Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Maccabi Petah Tikva (TBA)

MD 25 March 2^nd Beitar Jerusalem vs Maccabi Tel Aviv (TBA)

MD 26 March 11^th Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Hapoel Haifa (TBA)

Playoffs:

MD 27 March 16^th

MD 28 March 30^th

MD 29 April 6^th

MD 30 April 13^th

MD 31 April 20^th

MD 32 April 27^th

MD 33 May 4^th

MD 34 May 11^th

MD 35 May 18^th

MD 36 May 21^st