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A new European soccer league for amputee players kicked off in Romania’s capital
Maccabi Haifa beat Ayr United 4-0 as the EAFF launched a new competition for amputee players without domestic leagues.
- On Friday, September 25, 2026, Maccabi Haifa FC of Israel won the inaugural EAFF Conference League in Bucharest, defeating Scotland's Ayr United 4-0 in the final.
- The European Amputee Football Federation , established in 2015, created this tournament to provide international competition for players from nations lacking domestic amputee soccer leagues.
- Maccabi Haifa player Ben Binyamin, injured during the 2023 Hamas attack, credited the sport for his recovery: "Football itself for us is our physiotherapy."
- Despite the 0-4 loss, Ayr United manager Iain Matthew praised the league for offering valuable European experience to his players, saying, "I think we could have played better."
- The EAFF organizes Nations League and Champions League tournaments to build international relationships within the amputee soccer community, while also holding women's and junior camps.
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A new European soccer league for amputee players kicked off in Romania’s capital
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — 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
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