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Maccabi Haifa wins inaugural European amputee soccer league in Romania

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 8:05 AM

Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Maccabi Haifa wins inaugural European amputee soccer league in Romania

Summary

The European Amputee Football Federation launched a new league in Bucharest, Romania, for amputee players from countries without domestic leagues. The tournament, held Thursday and Friday, concluded with Maccabi Haifa FC defeating Scotland’s Ayr United 4-0 in the final. The league aims to create international competition opportunities and raise awareness about amputee soccer. Four teams participated, including FCSB and Panathinaikos AC PwD. The EAFF plans to host more tournaments, enhancing the profile of amputee football in Europe.

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By the Numbers

•Maccabi Haifa FC crowned champions, defeating Ayr United 4-0.
•Tournament held in Bucharest on September 26, 2026.
•Four teams participated: Maccabi Haifa, Ayr United, FCSB, and Panathinaikos AC PwD.
•New league aims to improve visibility for amputee soccer.
•Matches played in a seven-versus-seven format on smaller fields.

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8:05 AMYahoo Sports — A new European soccer league for amputee players kicked off in Romania’s capital

What they're saying

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A new European soccer league kicked off in Romania’s capital this week, giving amputee players from countries lacking domestic leagues an opportunity to compete on an international stage. The European Amputee Football Federation, or EAFF, inaugurated the new Conference League in Bucharest. The games were held Thursday and Friday, and the final concluded on Friday when Maccabi Haifa FC of Israel was crowned the winner after beating Scotland’s Ayr United 4-0.
— Yahoo Sportsby STEPHEN McGRATH and ANDREEA ALEXANDRU

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