Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball Owner Richard Dexter Accuses Partner of Deceit
Richard Dexter, a part-owner of the Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball club, has filed for urgent relief and initiated arbitration proceedings following a transfer of 7.5% of the club's shares by fellow owner Udi Recanati to Jason Levin. Dexter publicly responded to a statement from Shimon Mizrahi, a club legend, calling Mizrahi's accusations of disloyalty "hypocrisy."
Dexter stated that while he respects Mizrahi, he disagrees with the alleged "smearing of partners." He characterized the accusations as hypocritical, especially coming from someone who has allegedly been loyal to Maccabi for 13 years, never caused trouble, and always worked to mend rifts between partners. Dexter emphasized his belief that legal disputes should be resolved through arbitration and courts, not in the public sphere, despite acknowledging fan and media attention.
He urged focus on the team's performance on the court, expressing confidence that coach Oded Katash and captain John DiBartolomeo would lead an exciting roster. The dispute centers on Recanati's transfer of shares to Levin, which Dexter views as a betrayal of partnership.
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