Maccabi’s captain Sheran Yeini tells the news conference before tomorrow’s Europa League third qualifying round first leg tie that the team are preparing to face quality opposition and the players are expecting a tough encounter. Watch the press conference here

” We have seen our opponents and have analysed the video footage They are a good side and last season managed a good result against APOEL Nicosia. We respect them and will take this match with the utmost seriousness, this is a super-important competition for us and all the teams competing are quality sides so we are preparing for a tough encounter.

Q: Sheran, you said you have not yet trained with the team after returning from injury, are you ready to play and will we see you on the pitch?

A: It depends on the coach, I am trying my hardest to be in the best possible shape each day but it’s up to the coach.

Q: Is there a little pressure in the club following the loss to Cluj?

A: There is no pressure, this is part of football and it’s all to do with experience. I have encountered a situation where were knocked out by Basel in the Champions League, and following that we had an excellent run in the group stage of the Europa League and we even made it out of the groups. In football anything can happen, there is no point in panicking, we have to learn from the past, be prepared and through this increase our chances of victory, that’s all.

Q: Against Red Star Belgrade, even though they lost, Suduva made life very difficult for their opponents. The look like a good side.

A: In football it’s very easy to make life difficult for the opponents. I do not expect any easy games and we will have to be at our best and show a lot of courage and spirit. I think this club has great character and we will have to show that during the game.

Q: Maccabi is not usually at its peak for these matches because they take place before the start of the season while Suduva are mid-way through theirs, how will this affect you?

A: I have learned that there are no excuses; you have to give your best in every situation in order to get the result you need and that’s what we will do.

Q: How do you feel with the return of Eitan Tibi and that you will be cooperating again?

A: Eitan is a good friend and an excellent player, there are four players competing for the same position and they are all excellent. I respect and appreciate them all and the competition for places (in defence) will be challenging but we have a long season ahead (and there will be enough work for everybody). I am very pleased that he has returned.

Q: How do you assess your fitness level?

A: I think we are in a good situation, certainly from a physical fitness perspective but sometimes even if you are at your best level and you don’t control the game, you become tired but we want to control the pace, control the ball and decide when we want to increase the pace and when we want to play at a slower pace.

 Q: Do you want to kill off the game in this leg?

A: From my experience, there is no such thing, there are very few games in which such things happen. It will be amazing if it does happen, but it rarely happens.

 

Maccabi Tel Aviv coach Vladimir Ivic says ahead of Europa League third qualifying round first leg clash: “For certain, we are facing a good team. Maccabi have more experience in European competition and we must give our maximum, but this is the most important game of the year for me.” 

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Noam Cohen, 20, extended his contract at Maccabi until the end of the 2021/22 before joining Sektzia Nes Ziona on a one-year-loan deal after an agreement was reached between the two clubs.

Maccabi Tel Aviv’s CEO, Ben Mansford, told the club’s official website: “Noam has impressed everyone at the Club with his attitude and quality during the last two months and we are delighted that he has extended his contract with Maccabi for another  season and will now join up with Nes Ziona on loan. Noam was an important part of the Under-19 Championship winning team in 17/18 and represented Israel at Under-21 level last season. Noam has shown over the last few weeks that he has the Maccabi DNA and we look forward to seeing him play in the top flight this season”.

Cohen, made 34 appearances in all competitions while on loan at Beitar Tel Aviv Ramle last season and made 3 appearances for Israel’s U-21’s as well as 31 appearances for the young national teams.

     

Amir Berkovits, 19, has signed a two-year-deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv and has been loaned to Beitar Tel Aviv/Bat Yam. He has joined on a free transfer from English Championship outfit Barnsley FC where he played since July 2016.

Maccabi’s Performance Director, Patrick van Leeuwen told the club’s official website: “Amir is a talented creative left-footed midfielder who has gained experience in England where he spent the last three years. He left a good impression both while playing for Israel’s national youth teams and in training with us. We are sure that playing senior football will help his development and wish him the best of luck.”

Berkovits who began his playing career at the youth department of Hapoel Ra’anana, scored one goal in 14 appearances for Israel’s young national sides. At the age of 16 he moved to the south Yorkshire side for whom he scored 11 goals and made nine assists in 50 appearances.

We have waited patiently three seasons for this moment and finally it has arrived. League Champions Maccabi Tel Aviv FC are excited to announce the start of season ticket sales for the 2019/2020 campaign at the rebuilt Bloomfield Stadium. 

Season ticket renewals to last season’s subscription holders will be open exclusively until Aug. 9. Due to high demand and many applications to join the FOREVER Supporters Club, sales have been brought forward to Sunday, Aug. 11 at 21:00 and will remain open exclusively to them until Aug. 18. Should any season tickets remain, they will then go on sale to the general public.

Haven’t joined FOREVER yet? Click here Now!

Season ticket sale dates:

 28.7-9.8: Renewals by existing season ticket holders.

11.8-18.8: FOREVER members season ticket sales.

Any remaining season tickets will be available for sale to the general public.

Points of note and clarifications for season ticket sales for FOREVER members:

• FOREVER members will be able to start purchasing their season tickets for Bloomfield starting on Sunday, Aug 11 at 21:00, and until Aug. 18. During this period they will receive a 5 percent discount. Still not signed up to FOREVER? Click here.
• Each prospective season ticket holder must enroll as a member of Maccabi’s new supporters’ club, either FOREVER or FOREVER+, in order to gain priority in purchasing their season ticket.
• Hurry and sign up as soon as possible to avoid web congestion as the season ticket sale date approaches.
• Do you want to sit next to a friend or with family members? When ordering your season tickets, state the number of seats you need, and allocate each seat to a named individual.
•  Please ensure that the account you are using for purchasing is linked to your FOREVER membership.

Sales to FOREVER members:

Members of the new supporters club will be afforded priority in purchasing season tickets for the new Bloomfield Stadium and will be granted a five percent discount between Aug. 11-18.

Important! You must join FOREVER or FOREVER + in order to gain priority in buying a season ticket and it is highly advisable to enroll before the sale date begins on Aug. 11 to avoid congestion on the web site.

Maccabi Tel Aviv FC wishes to clarify that season tickets for the club’s matches at Bloomfield Stadium during the upcoming 2019/2020 season are subject to the venue being made available by the management company that oversees the fixtures during the upcoming TASE Premier League season. An explanation of the possible alternatives in the event that Bloomfield Stadium is not ready to host matches can be viewed via the following link

Your seat location may change due to the actual final layout of the stadium (the map is based on the engineers’ diagram of the stadium and changes may occur).

How can I renew my subscription?

Recommended! The Season Ticket Subscriber Area on the website is the easiest and fastest way to renew or to purchase subscriptions. Make sure you have your user name and password available when purchasing.

Subscription renewal in person at Menorah Mivtachim Arena / Delta shop (near Gate 11) – You can arrive until Aug. 9. Forever members can make appointments to purchase subscriptions from Aug. 7 and the sale will begin on Aug. 11. You must make an appointment in order to be received. A supporter without an appointment will not receive service!

To schedule an appointment click here 

Leaan Call center *8780 – Weekdays 09:00 to 17:00. Friday 09:00 to 13:30.

Please Note! In view of the high volume expected at the call center, we recommend that you use the other available points of sale, especially the Leaan website via the personal area.

For any further questions, please visit the FAQ page.

To view the rules and regulations as well as ticket conditions click here