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In the Netherlands, Oscar Gloukh Is Praised Despite Criticism
Oscar Gloukh set up two goals in Ajax's 2-2 draw with Twente, and the Israeli player has been praised in the Netherlands. One of the assists came just before the national team break.


Rosario celebrated a title it did not win: Boca scored in the 95th minute
Rosario Central players and fans celebrated winning the Argentine championship after victory in their match. In the parallel match, Boca Juniors scored in stoppage time and claimed the title, which was decided by a single point.

Israel national team to host Latvia in Riga in match with fans
The basketball federation announced that the Israel national team will host the Latvia national team in the city of Riga on November 30, and the match will be played in the presence of spectators. According to the announcement, the decision was made within the framework of the understandings and warm relations between the Israeli and Latvian basketball federations.
Oriel Gorn: Barcelona plan new contract offer for 17-year-old midfielder
Barcelona plan to offer Oriel Gorn, a 17-year-old midfielder, a new contract, and according to reports coach Hansi Flick plans to keep integrating him into first-team training. The coach is not rushing to play the Israeli in matches, and the club describes him as an exceptional talent.

Israel handball team beats Slovenia 31-28 away
The Israeli men's handball team beat Slovenia 31-28 away in European Championship qualifying. Daniel Mosindi scored 10 goals without a miss, and Snir Nazia added seven.

Luca Banchi signs as Milan coach, 11 years after leaving the club
Luca Banchi, 61, has signed as Milan coach, replacing Pepe Pozas, who was fired after a disappointing start to the season in the EuroLeague. Banchi will also continue to coach the Italian national team and will be on the sidelines as early as the game against Zalgiris Kaunas.

Oriol Gorn Named in Barcelona Squad for Champions League; Remains on Bench Against Aston Villa
The 17-year-old Israeli midfielder was named in Barcelona's squad for the Champions League match against Aston Villa, but did not feature in the starting lineup. Barcelona won 0:3, with Lamine Yamal opening the scoring and Raphinha scoring a brace.

Rybakina withdraws from Indian Wells final tournament
Elena Rybakina, ranked first in the world, announced her withdrawal from the women's tour final tournament in Indian Wells, a day before it begins. The announcement came after the 27-year-old Kazakh tennis player was seen struggling to continue a television interview and stopped it because she felt unwell.

Hapoel Ramat Gan Discusses Future of Coach Masai Dagu After Three Consecutive Defeats
Hapoel Ramat Gan lost three times in a row and dropped below the league's red line. The management is discussing the future of coach Masai Dagu, and the decision reached is that Dagu will continue in his role.

Hapoel Haifa Fume Over Referee Nael Odeh After Zoupharitz Red Card
Hapoel Haifa beat Kiryat Shmona 2-0, but the match left the club furious at referee Nael Odeh, who sent off Zoupharitz with two yellow cards. The club also recalled the penalty awarded against them against Sakhnin.

Deni Avdija scores 15 points in Portland's 103-125 loss to San Antonio
The Portland Trail Blazers lost at home to the San Antonio Spurs 103-125, suffering their second straight defeat. Deni Avdija scored 15 points, grabbed four rebounds and had one assist in 23 minutes of play. Victor Wembanyama scored 29 points for the Spurs.

Curry Leads Warriors to Overtime Win Over Orlando
Steph Curry scored 41 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 119-126 overtime win over the Orlando Magic. Brunson scored 31 points for the Warriors, and Shai added 30 for Orlando.

Maccabi Netanya beat Maccabi Haifa 4:0; Levi: "The first step is to get into the top six"
Maccabi Netanya beat Maccabi Haifa 4:0 at Sammy Ofer. Netanya coach Roni Levi said the team's first goal is to finish among the top six in the league.

Dia Saba's goal in Amedspor's loss to Galatasaray
Amedspor lost 4-3 to Galatasaray in Istanbul. Dia Saba scored in the 62nd minute with a free kick, his fourth goal in his last six games. The team failed to hold onto the win after leading 3-0 and returning to the game.

Abada scores brace as Charlotte come back against Messi's Miami
Charlotte came back from 3:0 down to draw 3:3 with Inter Miami on the final matchday of the MLS regular season. Liel Abada scored twice within five minutes and was named Man of the Match.

Mike Carter, Hapoel Holon legend, dies at 71
Mike Carter, a star for Hapoel Holon in the 1980s and 1990s, died on Saturday at the age of 71. The American player, nicknamed "The Madman," played 11 seasons in the top league and scored more than 2,400 points.

Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from the Portugal national team at age 41, after 234 appearances and 146 goals for the side. He won the Euro 2016 and the Nations League with the team, and his retirement came after disagreements with coach Jorge Jesus.
Lillard on Avdija: Rivers Reveals Private Conversation with Portland Guard
Doc Rivers revealed on Bill Simmons's podcast a private conversation he had with Damian Lillard about Deni Avdija and the Portland team in the NBA. According to N12 and Sport5, Lillard told him that Portland belongs to Avdija.

Criticism of Manor Solomon in English-language media after Nuno Espirito Santo's dismissal
English-language media claimed that Manor Solomon was one of the factors behind the dismissal of manager Nuno Espirito Santo from Tottenham, according to West Ham, where he now plays. The criticism included claims of a lack of pace and power and questions about his numbers.

Daniela Plag wins Israeli windsurfing championship
Daniela Plag of Hapoel Sdot Yam won the Israeli women's windsurfing championship in the iQFoil class, for the first time in her career. She finished ahead of Tamar Steinberg, who lost the title after three consecutive wins, and Sharon Kantor finished in third place.

Senior Hapoel Holon Official Asks to Leave; Talks Held With Two Coaches
Daniel Ravitz, Hapoel Holon's professional manager, asked to be released from his post after the club's worst season start since 2010/11. The club's management tried to convince him to stay but was forced to accept his request. The club is holding talks with Sharon Avrahami and Shmulik Brenner.

Maccabi Haifa beat Maccabi Netanya 4-0 in Israeli Premier League
Maccabi Haifa were beaten 0-4 in a match played at Sammy Ofer Stadium against Maccabi Netanya in the Israeli Premier League. The goals were scored by Andrea Novakovic (own goal), Oz Bilu, Nadav Nidam and Eylon Almog.

Arsenal beat Hull City 0:1 and keep top spot in the Premier League
Arsenal beat Hull City 0:1 and remained at the top of the Premier League this week as well. Odegaard decided the match with a goal in the 72nd minute, giving the champions their fifth straight win.

Peretz and Southampton lose to Preston; Solomon and West Ham lose to Blackburn
Daniel Peretz and Southampton lost 0:1 to Preston, who are bottom of the table. Solomon came on from the bench in the 59th minute as West Ham lost 1:2 to Blackburn, who scored through Godiansen and Apolian, while Piero Zimek scored for the hosts.

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