The Israel Premier League, founded in 1932, is the top professional soccer league in Israel. It has a rich history, with the league being established during the British Mandate for Palestine. Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv are the most successful teams in the league, having won the title numerous times. The competition structure consists of 14 teams, with each team playing against each other twice in a season. An interesting fact is that the league has seen a fair share of foreign players, with many international talents making their mark in Israeli football.