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Bar Lin signs new 3 year deal

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Bar Lin (18) will continue at Maccabi Tel Aviv for at least the next three years after signing a new contract until the end of the 2025/26 season with an option to extend by another year.

After signing his new contract, Lin told the club’s official website: “As a young kid at Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Youth Department everyone’s dream was to reach and play for the first team, but only a few manage to fulfil that dream. To be one of those players, is an amazing feeling. Now that I have signed a professional contract I would like to train hard, play well hoping to be able to continue my development at the club I grew up at. The journey is still long and there is plenty of work ahead but I am ready for this challenge”.

Maccabi’s CEO, Ben Mansford, added: “I recently met Bar and his family for the first time. What came across from them was Bar’s desire to want to play football for Maccabi at the highest level and to prove his ability. We are delighted that Bar and his family have committed their future to Maccabi. It continues a commitment to youth from Mitch and the Club that now spans over 13 years. We all look forward to Bar going on to emulate those that have gone before him. Good luck Bar! #Always Maccabi.”

Bar Lin joined Maccabi’s Youth Department from Rishon Lezion at the age of 11 before rising through the ranks and making his senior debut  appearance in March 2022 at a State Cup Quarter Final tie against Maccabi Jaffa.  

Last season Lin scored 8 goals in 32 appearances for the U19’s Maccabi Tel Aviv ‘Shahar’ and made his senior league debut against Hapoel Be’ersheva.

Lin represented Israel’s young national sides on 12 international matches and has one goal to his name.

Yeini extends contract at Maccabi

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Sheran Yeini will remain a Maccabi Tel Aviv player for at least the 2023/24 season after the captain who last season made his 544th appearance, signed a contract extension with an option to extend by another year.

The 36-year-old captain who won over the years at Maccabi 14 trophies: 5 Championships, 2 State Cups, 5 Toto Cups and 2 Super Cups, said after extending his contract: “ I am delighted and proud to continue being part of the most decorated club in Israel, Maccabi Tel Aviv – my home. I am hungry to achieve things and know that so are our fans. There is a lot of hard work before us, and I expect to begin preparations for the forthcoming season. I hope to contribute from my experience to the younger generation, and lead a team full of courage passion and commitment to give our amazing set of fans an exciting and good season”.

Maccabi’s CEO, Ben Mansford, added: We are pleased that Sheran is continuing to extend his story with Maccabi. Sheran knows what it means to be Maccabist and knows that knowledge is invaluable as we look to win titles again. What is refreshing is Sheran’s continued desire to improve as a player and person and that desire is what has kept him at the top for so long. Let’s go Skipper”.

Yeini is ranked 2nd in the all-time club appearance record, also leads the list of players with 82 international appearances in European competitions.  

Maccabi face Bournmouth Orlando Pirates in training camp

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Maccabi Tel Aviv will kick off the pre-season training camp in Marbella, Spain with a practice match against South Africa’s giants Orlando Pirates on July 13th. Coached by Jose Riviero, the Bucaneers who won the South African league title 9 times and reached the CAF Confederations Cup final twice (2015 and 2021/22) finished last season’s South African league campaign in the runners-up spot as well as 2 South African Cups.  

Maccabi will hold the pre-season training camp in Spain (9.7-18.7) at Madrid and Marbella where they will face the Pirates on July 13th, take on Premiership outfit Bournemouth on July 16th and are set to play a third friendly (TBA).

Two days after returning to Israel, Maccabi will travel to Turner for the first official match of the 2023/24 season for the Toto Cup knockout match against Hapoel Be’ersheva. The winner of that knockout match will advance to the Semi Final of the Toto Cup, while the loser will play for positions 5-8 of the competition.  

New Youth Academy appointments for 2023/24

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Maccabi Tel Aviv Youth Academy began preparations for the forthcoming 2023/24 season as the coaching staffs of the U15’s – U19’s were all named.Under 19’s:Maccabi’s Youth Team will be coached this season by Michael Zandberg who had a short spell at the club’s youth academy several years ago working with the elite players. Zandberg was appointed as Head coach of the U19’s and will be supported by Jeffrey Yishai who will continue another season as Assistant Coach.Shura Ubarov (Goalkeeping Coach), Tal Volik (Fitness Coach), Dor Hasid (Analyst), Arel Oli (Physiotherapist),  Merav Levy (Mental Coach), Dan Sendelon (Team Manager). Under 17’s:Having guided the team to win the League and Cup double last season, Zion Cohen will continue taking charge of the U17’s. Cohen will be supported by Carlos Chakana who will remain in his role as Assistant coach. Shaul Hagiel (Goalkeeping Coach), Idan Bachar (Fitness Coach), Elad Tepper (Analyst), Itamar Mor (Physiotherapist), Merav Levy (Mental Coach).Under 16’s:Idan Harari will continue for another season as Maccabi’s U16’s coach after guiding his side to win the league title last season. Harari will be supported by Elad Ben Aharon who will assume the role of Assistant coach. Max Rabinovitch (Goalkeeping Coach), Ben Mor (Fitness Coach), Mor Shaked (Analyst), Sheli Atias (Physiotherapist), Gal Cherboni (Sports Psychologist).Under 15’s:After guiding his side to the League championship and a victory in the Super Cup, the U15’s coaching staff will continue with Iliya Krostine as Head Coach and Shlomi Tubul as his Assistant.Max Rabinovitch (Goalkeeping Coach), Shaul Vazana (Fitness Coach), Yossi Mizrahi (Analyst), Or Aharon (Physiotherapist), Gal Cherboni (Sports Psychologist).

Israel U20 win bronze medal

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Ran Binyamin (19), Omer Senior (76) and Anan Khalaili (85) all scored as Israel U20 recorded a 3-1 victory over South Korea to finish the U20 World Cup finals in Argentina with the bronze medal.

Maccabi’s duo Shon Edri and Roy Nawi played the majority of the game for Ofir Haim’s side who was missing fellow teammates Roy Revivo and Dor Turgeman who were both called up to the senior and Under 21 national sides.

After missing the chance to reach the final following their Semi Final defeat to Uruguay, Israel lined up agaist South Korea for the match that will decide what team finishes the tournament in third place. Ran Binyamin put Israel infront with a spectacular scissor kick while the Koreans leveled the score before the break. Omer Senior’s volley on 76 restored Israel’s lead before Anan Khalaili sealed the victory and Israel’s historic campaign in the 85th minute.

Dor Turgeman signs new 4-year-deal

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Dor Turgeman will continue at Maccabi Tel Aviv for at least the next three years after signing a new contract until the end of the 2025/26 season with an option to extend by one more year.

Turgeman, who scored one goal in 19 appearances in all competitions for Maccabi’s senior side, told the club’s official website after his signing: “I have experienced an amazing and invigorating year which improved in the summer and just got even better with the signing of my new contract at Maccabi. What got me to where I am now is hard work, belief in my ability to improve and the drive to score goals. I intend to work hard, fight for my place in the team and to do everything for the success of this club and the fans so that we have actually achieve those goals”.

Maccabi’s CEO, Ben Mansford  added: “Everyone at Maccabi is delighted that Dor has committed his long term future to the Club. Dor continues to prove he is one of the brightest talents in Israel and beyond. Dor signing a new 4 year contract is a significant part of our squad building for the years to come and we are all excited about our continued journey together. We are all looking forward to Dor playing a crucial part in the season ahead and wishing him all the best ahead of the U21’s European finals. #AlwaysMaccabi”

Turgeman joined Maccabi’s Youth Academy from Ashdod in 2019 and made his senior debut at the age of 17 during the Toto Cup Final victory over Bnei Sakhnin in August 2020. In his first full season with Maccabi’s U17’s, Turgeman scored 19 league goals and 3 more goals the following season with the U19’s. A year exactly after making his senior debut , Turgeman made his second appearance in a Toto Cup tie against Hapoel Jerusalem and even scored one of the goals in a penalty shoot-out. The rest of the 2021/22 season Turgeman spent on loan with second division outfit Beitar Tel Aviv Bat Yam for which he scored 4 goals in 32 appearances. Turgeman scored his senior debut goal for Maccabi in the State Cup tie against Maccabi Petah Tikva as overall he made in the 2022/23 season 16 appearances in all competitions.

In the summer of 2022 Turgeman was part of Israel’s Under 19’s squad (for which he had scored 5 goals in 17 international appearances) and qualified to the final of the European Under 19 championship where Israel finished in second place. In the summer of 2023 Turgeman led Israel to the Semi Finals of the U20 World Cup in Argentina scoring two goals and adding an assist on the way to the historic achievement. Turgeman’s busy summer is set to continue after he was called up to the Israel U21 squad which qualified to European Final tournament in Georgia where they will face Germany, England and the Czech Republic.

Maccabi exercise option on Golasa

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Maccabi Tel Aviv FC exercised the option to extend Eyal Golasa’s contract by one more year until the end of the 2023/24 campaign.

Golasa (31) who joined the club in the summer of 2016 and scored 13 goals in 220 appearances in all competitions, will remain a Maccabi player for the 8th season in Yellow and Blue.

Maccabi Tel Aviv FC also exercised options in the contracts of Amit Glazer until the end of the 2023/24 season, and Schahar Rozen, Niv Berkovic and Itay Ben Hemo who will all remain Maccabi players until the end of the 2024/25 season.

Davidzada signs new contract

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Ofir Davidzada will remain a Maccabi Tel Aviv player for a seventh season after the left-back signed a new deal until the end of the 2023/24 campaign with an option to extend by a further season.

Davidzada (32), who joined Maccabi in the summer of 2017 scored 6 goals in 184 appearances in all competitions told the club’s official website: “I am delighted to continue at Maccabi a club which has long ago become a home for me. This season, more than any one of my previous seasons at Maccabi, I will give everything to ensure it ends with a smile and another title for the collection.”

Maccavbi’s CEO, Ben Mansford, added: “Ofir’s professionalism, work rate, experience and growing leadership within the squad are qualities Maccabi has benefited from during his six seasons at the club. We are delighted that Ofir will be staying at Maccabi for a seventh season and wish him all the best.”

During six seasons in Yellow and Blue, Davidzada made 36 appearances for Maccabi in European competitions featuring twice in the Europa League group phase (17/18 and 20/21), once in the Conference League group phase (21/22) and qualified twice to the Round of 32.  Davidzada won 8 trophies in Yellow and Blue: 2 League Championships (18/19, 19/20), a State Cup (20/21), 3 Toto Cups (17/18, 18/19 and 20/21) and 2 Super Cups (19/20, 20/21).