Rotem Hatuah Denies Misconduct, Vows to Quit Soccer If Proven

Professional soccer player Rotem Hatuah has vehemently denied any disciplinary issues, stating he would quit the sport if a single instance of misconduct could be proven against him. This comes after Hapoel Ironi Tiberias decided not to sign him, with a club representative claiming the locker room did not want him.

Hatuah, who previously played for Hapoel Be'er Sheva and Hapoel Haifa, expressed his anger that his father spoke to the media without his knowledge and stated he prefers to focus on his work. He admitted to two difficult professional years where his performance was not optimal, but insisted he trains personally and does everything necessary to maintain his fitness.

He believes he is being judged on factors unrelated to his professional abilities, possibly due to his public image. Hatuah clarified that his social life, particularly during vacations, is his own business and does not interfere with his training or game preparation. He asserted that he has never missed a training session or game due to indiscipline.

Despite the setback with Tiberias, Hatuah remains optimistic about finding another team and has no intention of retiring. He maintains he is a beloved teammate and has never had a disciplinary problem with any coach, challenging anyone to provide evidence of misconduct.