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Robbie Keane has managed Maccabi Tel Aviv to the Israeli Premier League title

Keane guides Maccabi Tel Aviv to Israeli league title

Robbie Keane has claimed league title success in his first season as a manager after guiding Maccabi Tel Aviv to the Israeli Premier League crown.

Soccer • 18 May 24

Big setback for Robbie Keane in seeing his side surrender a sizeable advantage

Conference League capitulation for Keane's Maccabi

A stunning comeback from Olympiacos saw them battle back from a 4-1 first-leg deficit to defeat Robbie Keane's Maccabi Tel Aviv 7-5 on aggregate in Thursday's Europa Conference League second leg tie.

Soccer • 15 Mar 24

No UEFA games in Israel 'until further notice'

European football's governing body has announced that no UEFA competition matches will be played in Israel until further notice.

Soccer • 19 Oct 23

Robbie Keane poses with a Maccabi Tel Aviv scarf at his unveiling

Keane focused on football as he takes Maccabi reins

Robbie Keane sidestepped questions about the politics of joining a club in Israel and said he was focusing on rising to a new challenge in his unveiling as Maccabi Tel Aviv's new manager on Tuesday.

Soccer • 27 Jun 23

Harry Kane will look to fire Spurs into the Europa League group stages

Maccabi Haifa apologise for degrading remark about Kane

Maccabi Haifa have issued an apology to Tottenham after one of their players made a degrading comment about Harry Kane in a video that has gone viral.

Soccer • 30 Sep 20

Stephen Kenny expects even more from his team next season

Kenny reflects on 'fantastic' European campaign

Dundalk manager Stephen Kenny has urged Dundalk to continue their improvement next season after his side bowed out of the Europa League.

Soccer • 09 Dec 16

A dejected Patrick McEleneny walks away after Dor Miha scores Maccabi Tel-Aviv's second goal

Dundalk exit Europa League

Dundalk's superb season drew to a close after the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division champions suffered a 2-1 defeat against Maccabi Tel-Aviv this evening.

Europa League • 09 Dec 16

Stephen Kenny is only interested in a win against Maccabi Tel-Aviv

Only a win will do for Dundalk boss Stephen Kenny

Dundalk manager Stephen Kenny admits that it's a case of all or nothing as his side prepare to take on Maccabi Tel-Aviv in their final Europa League Group D game.

Soccer • 08 Dec 16

Daryl Horgan is fighting to extend Dundalk's season even further

Horgan insists Dundalk can win in Israel

Dundalk midfielder Daryl Horgan insists that his side's Europa League adventure is not over yet and that they can claim a win in their final group game in Tel-Aviv.

Soccer • 25 Nov 16

Kenny says he was proud of the attitude shown against AZ Alkmaar

Dundalk boss laments 'unforgivable' AZ winner

Dundalk manager Stephen Kenny admits his side were punished for a "careless start" in the 1-0 Europa League defeat to AZ Alkmaar, but praised the fighting spirit of his team.

Soccer • 25 Nov 16

AZ Alkmaar's Wout Weghorst celebrates the only goal of the game

Dundalk's European hopes suffer major blow

Dundalk fell to a disappointing 1-0 Europa League defeat to AZ Alkmaar in Tallaght which means their fate in the competition is now out of their hands.

Soccer • 24 Nov 16

AZ Alkmaar's goalkeeper Sergio Rochet (L) eyes up a cross

Round-up: Maccabi and Alkmaar play out stalemate

Dundalk's Europa League Group D rivals Maccabi Tel-Aviv and AZ Alkmaar played out a goalless draw in Israel, meaning the Lilywhites remained in second place in the table.

Soccer • 03 Nov 16

Recap: Dundalk v Zenit St Petersburg

A battling Dundalk suffered a cruel 2-1 defeat against Zenit St Petersburg Europa League in Tallaght after taking the early lead. See how it all unfolded here.

Soccer • 20 Oct 16

Ciaran Kilduff (R) celebrates with Robbie Benson after scoring against Maccabi Tel Aviv

Rogers: Dundalk have 'no inferiority complex'

Dundalk goalkeeper Gary Rogers says his side can compete with the continent's elite and are targeting qualification for the knockout stages of the Europa League after beating Maccabi Tel Aviv last night.

Soccer • 30 Sep 16

Stephen Kenny: 'You want it to be an incredible, special season and maybe then get we will somewhat euphoric.'

Stephen Kenny: Maccabi victory is no surprise

Dundalk boss Stephen Kenny has urged his players to drive on from the club's first Europa League win, stressing he was not surprised by the Lilywhites' slaying of Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Soccer • 30 Sep 16

Ciaran Kilduff was the hero again for Dundalk

Recap: Dundalk make history with Europa League win

Relive all the action as Dundalk took on Maccabi Tel Aviv at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 29 Sep 16

Stephen Kenny: 'It's a very exciting prospect.'

Kenny warns Zenit have class to light up Tallaght

Stephen Kenny knows his side's Europa League draw isn't sprinkled with the star dust required to give them top billing in the Aviva Stadium, but he warned that Group D is studded with serious pedigree.

Soccer • 27 Aug 16

John Terry is stretchered off the pitch during Chelsea's 4-0 win at Maccabi Tel Aviv

Mourinho slams 'dangerous' pitch after Terry blow

Chelsea captain John Terry is expected to miss Sunday's Barclays Premier League clash at Tottenham, with Jose Mourinho blaming a "dangerous" pitch for his ankle problem.

Soccer • 25 Nov 15

Diego Costa attempts the spectacular with an overhead kick

Chelsea secure first home win of season

Diego Costa scored his first Champions League goal for Chelsea as the beleaguered Barclays Premier League champions claimed a much-needed fillip by thrashing Maccabi Tel Aviv at Stamford Bridge.

Soccer • 16 Sep 15

Maccabi Tel-Aviv