Hapoel will hold a 10-day training camp in Slovakia, featuring three friendly matches. Here is everything you need to know.

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv will depart today (Monday) for its pre-season training camp. This year, the camp will take place just outside Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, serving as a cornerstone in the team's preparations for the upcoming 2026/27 season.

During the camp, Hapoel will play three friendly matches. The first test will be against the Czech side FC Zlín (Wednesday, July 8, at 11:00 AM Local Time). The following two fixtures will be against local Slovakian opponents: Dunajská Streda (Saturday, July 11, at 18:00 PM Local Time) and Dukla Banská Bystrica (Tuesday, July 14, at 16:00 PM Local Time). All matches will be broadcast live on Sport 1 channels.

Our Squad for the Training Camp:

About the Training Facility

The team will be hosted at the National Training Center of the Slovak Football Association, which regularly serves Slovakia's senior, youth, and women's national teams. Located in the town of Senec—approximately 25 km east of Bratislava—the state-of-the-art facility offers the players and staff a quiet, pastoral environment. It features top-tier pitches that meet the highest international standards, advanced recovery and medical facilities, modern gyms, and tactical meeting rooms.

Scout Report: Meet the Opponents

FC Zlin (Czech Republic)

Founded in 1919 in the city of Zlin, Czech Republic. During the 2025/2026 season, the team competed in the Czech top flight, finishing 12th in the table. The club's historic achievements include winning the Czech Cup in the 2016/2017 season and capturing the Czech-Slovak Super Cup in 2017. The squad relies heavily on local domestic talent.

Dunajska Streda (Slovakia)

Established in 1904, Dunajska Streda is a prominent fixture in the Slovak First League. The club enjoyed a highly successful 2025/2026 campaign, finishing 2nd in the table as the Slovak league runners-up. The team boasts a diverse international roster, including a Brazilian goalkeeper alongside players from Ghana, Syria, Gabon, Togo, and more.

Dukla Banska Bystrica (Slovakia)

Founded in 1965, Dukla Banska Bystrica has won two domestic cups throughout its history. In the 2025/2026 season, the club dominated the second division, finishing 1st to secure direct promotion back to the Slovak top flight.

Historical Context: Hapoel vs. Slovakian and Czech Opponents

This camp marks a historic milestone, as it will be the first time The Reds hold a pre-season camp on Slovakian soil, and the first time Hapoel will face a Slovakian opponent in a friendly match.

Hapoel has faced a Czech opponent in a friendly only once before—during the 2007/2008 pre-season camp against Sigma Olomouc, a match that ended in a scoreless draw.

In official European competitions, however, Hapoel has crossed paths with Czech sides on several occasions:

• UEFA Cup (2006/2007): The first encounter took place on December 13, 2006, when Hapoel hosted Mladá Boleslav at Bloomfield Stadium in the group stage. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with none other than Elyaniv Barda opening the scoring for Hapoel in the 27th minute.

• Europa League Playoffs (2008/2009): Hapoel faced Teplice in a dramatic two-legged tie. In the first leg in the Czech Republic, Hapoel secured a thrilling 2-1 victory courtesy of a 94th-minute winner. A week later at Bloomfield, the return leg ended in another dramatic 1-1 draw, with Dedi Ben Dayan scoring a 91st-minute equalizer to send Hapoel through.

• Europa League Group Stage (2012/2013): Hapoel faced Viktoria Plzeň twice. In the home fixture at Bloomfield, the Czechs came from behind to win 2-1 after Hanan Maman had given Hapoel a 19th-minute lead. In the reverse fixture, Hapoel suffered one of its heaviest defeats in European history, losing 4-0 in the Czech Republic.

The defender signed for three more years: "I am grateful for the trust placed in me. I can't wait to repay it on the pitch in front of the Red Wall"

Doron Leidner has signed a new three-year contract with the club, following the completion of his transfer from Greek side Olympiacos. He will wear the red jersey until at least the end of the 2028/29 season.

The 24-year-old defender developed in the club's youth academy and returned last summer for his second spell in red. Over the years, he has made 92 appearances for the team, scoring one goal and providing six assists.

Following the signing, Leidner said: ״I am happy to continue at the club that is close to my heart, and I want to thank the club management and the professional staff for their trust in me. I can't wait to give back on the pitch in front of the Red Wall. I am ready for the challenges ahead - and I believe we will experience many more exciting moments together. Yalla Hapoel!״

Best of luck, Doron!

Starting today, you can be 100% sure your jersey is authentic – while enjoying a smart, cutting-edge fan experience

The Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv Football Club, in collaboration with its main sponsor, IBI Investment House, is launching a first-of-its-kind technological initiative for 2026/27 season ticket holders.

Fans who purchase a season ticket for the 2026/27 season and open a trading account on the IBI SMART trading app will receive an official club match jersey, signed by one of the team's players. The jersey features a unique patch with built-in NFC technology, allowing access to exclusive information and content simply by tapping a mobile phone.

This new technology enables fans to verify the authenticity of their jersey and marks the kickoff for integrating NFC technology into products at the club's new official store, which is set to open soon.

This move adds further value to the broad collaboration between Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv and IBI Investment House, connecting the worlds of sports, technology, and innovation for the benefit of the fan community.

ההצטרפות ל IBI SMART-כפופה לחתימה על מסמכי פתיחת חשבון ולעמידה בתנאי החברה, לרבות הפקדת מזומן ו/או נכסים פיננסיים בסך מינימלי של 15,000 ₪. לקוחות חדשים בלבד אשר ירכשו מנוי לעונת המשחקים 2026/27 של המועדון ויפתחו חשבון מסחר עצמאי ב IBI-במהלך תקופת המבצע, יהיו זכאים לקבל סכום חד-פעמי של 300 ₪ שיופקד לחשבון המסחר שייפתח וכן חולצת משחק רשמית של המועדון, חתומה על-ידי אחד משחקני הקבוצה (יחד: "ההטבות"). לקוח אשר יסגור את חשבון המסחר בתוך 3 חודשים ממועד פתיחתו, יחויב בהשבת שווי ההטבות שניתנו לו במסגרת המבצע, בסך כולל של 800 ₪. אין כפל מבצעים או הטבות פרט לאמור.

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The fixture draw held this afternoon determined that the Reds will face the Bulgarian side. The first leg will take place in Hungary (home match) on July 23rd, with the return leg in Bulgaria a week later.

The draw for the Conference League second qualifying round, held this afternoon at UEFA headquarters, determined that Hapoel Tel Aviv will face Ludogorets of Bulgaria at this stage. The opening whistle of the European campaign will sound on July 23rd, as Hapoel hosts the first leg of the tie in Hungary. A week later, on July 30th, the return leg will be held in Bulgaria, at the conclusion of which it will be decided which of the two sides progresses to the next qualifying round.

Meet the Opponent: Ludogorets (Bulgaria)

• Historical Background: The club was originally established in 1945 and reconstituted in its modern format in 2001. The club spent the vast majority of its history in the lower and regional leagues of Bulgaria. The turning point and the club's "Golden Era" began in 2010, after the team was acquired by new investors – a move that transformed it into the dominant and undisputed powerhouse of Bulgarian football in the years that followed.

• Achievements and Titles: In 2011, the club earned promotion to the top flight for the first time in its history, and immediately captured a historic championship in its debut season (2011/2012). This achievement initiated an unprecedented streak of 14 consecutive league titles, alongside 3 Bulgarian Cup triumphs. In the recently concluded 2025 season, the team finished the regular season in second place and concluded the championship playoff in third place.

• The European Arena: Thanks to its professional success and financial investment, Ludogorets has become a permanent fixture in the group stages of European competitions. The team achieved its peak performance by qualifying twice for the UEFA Champions League group stage (in the 2014/2015 and 2016/2017 seasons) and has also made appearances in the knockout stages of the UEFA Europa League.

• Home Stadium: The team hosts its matches at the Huvepharma Arena in the city of Razgrad, which has a seating capacity of approximately 10,400. Over the past decade, the stadium underwent massive renovation and upgrading to meet official UEFA criteria, following a past in which the team was forced to relocate and host its European matches at the "Vasil Levski" National Stadium in the capital city of Sofia.

History Tells

Throughout its many years in European competitions, Hapoel has encountered an opponent from Bulgaria only once – a two-legged tie that took place during the 2013/2014 season in the UEFA Europa League second qualifying round.

The Reds faced Beroe Stara Zagora back then, and already in the first leg on Bulgarian soil, put on a crushing, clinical display that ended in a 4-1 victory, courtesy of a brace by Omer Damari and further goals from Lucas Sasha and Itay Shechter. A week later, in the home return leg at Bloomfield Stadium, the Bulgarians made things slightly more difficult, and the encounter ended in a 2-2 draw (with Omer Damari once again starring with a brace of his own). Ultimately, however, this offensive showcase was more than enough for the Reds to comfortably wrap up the tie and secure their ticket to the next round in style.

Final dates, kickoff times, and full details regarding ticket sales will be published in due course here on the official website.

​The potential opponents are here: 7 teams await us in the Conference League second qualifying round draw. Who do you think we will be drawn against?

​Ahead of the second qualifying round draw for the Conference League, where Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv will be drawn - marking our return to European competition after 11 years - the list of potential opponents has been narrowed down.

Ludogorets, Rakow, FC Dinamo City/FC Astana, Apollon Limassol, FC Dinamo-Minsk - FC Silks

​The draw takes place at 15:00, with the first leg scheduled for July 23rd and the return leg for July 30th.

The 24-year-old midfielder will join the team ahead of the 2026/27 season: “I’m grateful for the trust shown in me and can’t wait for the first training session”

Yonatan Ferber has signed a two-year contract with the club and becomes the team’s first addition ahead of the 2026/27 season. He will wear the number 8 shirt.

The 24-year-old spent the last two seasons with Hapoel Haifa, making 57 appearances in all competitions, scoring four goals and providing six assists.

Ferber said after signing: “I’m happy and excited to join a big club like Hapoel Tel Aviv, and I’d like to thank the professional staff and club management for their trust in me. A big thank you to my family and my agent, Meir Ripman. I can’t wait for the first training session and, of course, to meet our incredible fans. Yalla Hapoel”.

Good luck, Yonatan!

The defender will complete three and a half seasons at Hapoel Tel Aviv: "Constantly hungry to continue and achieve our big goals"

Shahar Piven has signed a new contract for two additional years and will wear the red jersey until at least the end of the 2027/28 season.

30-year-old Piven joined the club in the middle of the 2024/25 season and played a part in returning the team to the Premier League. In the current season, he recorded 32 appearances across all competitions.

Shahar said after signing: "I am happy to continue at this massive club, which welcomed me with open arms and became a warm home for me. I am grateful for the trust placed in me and am constantly hungry to continue and achieve our big goals. See you again soon."

Good luck, Shahar!

A historic milestone for Omri Altman, who makes his 200th appearance tonight in the Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv jersey.

An emotional and history-laden evening for club player Omri Altman tonight, as he steps onto the pitch to record his 200th appearance in all official competitions for Hapoel Tel Aviv. Altman's journey in red, which began back in August 2015 when he played 86 minutes in his debut during the Tel Aviv derby in the Toto Cup, reaches an extraordinary milestone tonight, one reserved only for the club's greatest.

The Journey in Red: Career Milestones at Wolfson

Altman first signed with Hapoel Tel Aviv in the summer of 2015. In his debut season with the club, he made 27 appearances across all competitions, scoring four goals, including his maiden goals in the Toto Cup and the State Cup. In the 2016/2017 season, he continued to be a key figure, making 36 appearances and scoring 7 league goals.

In the summer of 2019, Altman returned for a second spell at Hapoel Tel Aviv, signing a two-year deal. His comeback season (2019/2020) was one of the best of his career, finishing as the team's top scorer and assist provider with 11 goals and 4 assists, while leading the Reds to the championship playoff and the State Cup semifinals.

Ahead of the 2020/2021 season, Altman received the great honor of being named captain of Hapoel Tel Aviv. That season, he led the team all the way to the State Cup final and even scored the opening goal for Hapoel in the final match, which ultimately ended in an extra-time defeat.

Following brief stints in Portugal and Cyprus, Altman returned for a third spell at the club in the summer of 2023. At the start of the current season, Altman once again donned the red jersey to lead the club through the ongoing 2025/2026 campaign on his path to this historic milestone.

The Statistical Corner: Altman's All-Time Red Numbers

Omri Altman cements his place in one of the most glorious chapters of the club's history. Below are his complete career statistics for Hapoel Tel Aviv across all official competitions, along with his placement in the history books:

Appearances: 200 Goals: 45 (including 14 penalties) Assists: 18 Yellow cards: 24 Red cards: 1

All-Time Club Rankings: 26th place in the club's all-time appearances list (200 appearances). 21st place in the club's all-time league top scorers list (39 goals). 25th place in the club's all-time league top assist providers list (15 assists). 8th place all-time in match-winning goals for the club (8 winning goals).

Season Numbers: The 2025/2026 Campaign in Depth and Unforgettable Moments

Altman's contribution in the current 2025/2026 season is evident across all official competitions, where he continues to serve as a cornerstone of the team's attack.

In league play, Altman has made 30 appearances this season (including tonight), finding the back of the net 6 times, providing 3 assists, receiving 4 yellow cards and one red card. In the State Cup, he featured in one match where he contributed an assist, and he registered 3 additional appearances in the Toto Cup. In total, the midfielder's stats for the current season stand at 34 appearances across all competitions, with 6 goals, 4 assists, 4 yellow cards, and one red card.

Beyond the raw numbers, this season will be remembered for two particularly dramatic moments credited to the midfielder that drove the Red fans wild:

A 98th-minute explosion against Beitar: In the third round of the season, with Bloomfield Stadium rocking and tense, Altman stepped up and scored a sensational match-winner deep into stoppage time (98th minute), securing three crucial points for Hapoel and triggering wild celebrations in the stands.

Immense drama in the Tel Aviv derby: Another peak moment came during the highly charged derby match. In the 91st minute, with Hapoel trailing, Altman went airborne to head home a dramatic equalizer that completely shifted the momentum, paving the way for a crazy comeback and leading to the team's unforgettable winning goal in the 94th minute.