Israeli Soccer Figure Jacob Buzaglo Sets High Fees for Interviews

Jacob Buzaglo, father of Israeli soccer players and a prominent figure in Israeli sports, has announced he will no longer give interviews for free. In a social media post on Tuesday, Buzaglo declared that his time and opinions now come with a price tag, stating, "I'm tired of saying no! All the time they turn to me and ask me to come for an interview, to sit, to talk, to express my opinion, as if my time is worthless and as if I don't need to make a living."

Buzaglo has established a firm price list for his media appearances. An in-studio interview, up to one hour, will cost 15,000 shekels (approximately $4,000 USD). A phone interview, also up to one hour, is set at 10,000 shekels (approximately $2,700 USD). Any additional time beyond the first hour will be charged at a rate of 1,000 shekels (approximately $270 USD) per minute.

He emphasized his uncompromising stance, stating, "One shekel less? No." Buzaglo's decision has sparked considerable debate within the Israeli media and sports industries. Some critics view his financial demands for journalistic interviews as unprecedented and excessive.

However, others reportedly understand his position, acknowledging the value of his time and the potential for expressing opinions to become a source of income. The article does not specify which media outlets have approached him or how many interviews he has conducted for free in the past.