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Maccabi Tel Aviv has been highly active recently as the basketball and soccer clubs prepare for new seasons amid roster changes and continental ambitions[1]. The basketball team made headlines with the official signing of 28-year-old American point guard Jeff Dowtin Jr., who joins on a multi-year deal after playing for the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA[3][5][7]. Dowtin averaged 7.0 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game last season and is the latest ex-NBA player to join the squad, following Lonnie Walker IV, T.J. Leaf, and Oshae Brissett, as Maccabi Tel Aviv revamps its backcourt ahead of the upcoming EuroLeague season[5][7].

The basketball club also recently appointed a new general manager, a veteran with European experience, to lead the team through current challenges and a major rebuild[1]. As both Maccabi and Hapoel Tel Aviv finalize their EuroLeague plans, it’s a significant moment for Israeli basketball with both clubs participating in Europe’s top competition[1].

On the soccer front, Maccabi Tel Aviv suffered a narrow defeat to Pafos FC in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers. The team will now compete in the UEFA Europa League, with their next match scheduled against Ħamrun Spartans FC on August 7, 2025[2]. Domestically, they finished a strong season in the Israeli Premier League and continue to feature live scores, player statistics, and news updates[4][6]. The club’s home matches are played at Bloomfield Stadium in Tel Aviv, which accommodates 29,400 fans[6].

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