Maccabi Tel Aviv Ownership Battle: Shtilman Vows Opponents Won't Control Club

Arik Shtilman has vehemently stated that rivals will not gain control of the Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball club, amidst an ongoing arbitration process to determine the club's future. Shtilman shared an article criticizing Jason Levien's track record as a football owner, highlighting his "long and worrying list of failures," including a league relegation and fan protests at Swansea City, a dispute leading to his departure from Memphis, and poor results at D.C. United. Shtilman asserted, "Zero chance this will happen. They will not be in Maccabi."

In response to a sarcastic comment about his own Zionist credentials, Shtilman joked about owning property while the other party was merely "considering buying an apartment." Another follower pleaded with Shtilman not to leave the club in the hands of the opposing party, to which he responded with his firm declaration.

Regarding the arbitration, Shtilman confirmed that a mediator has been agreed upon, but the mediator has not yet confirmed their ability to take on the case. He expects clarification within hours and estimates the arbitration process, if it proceeds, could last between four to eight weeks. The dispute over Maccabi Tel Aviv's control continues, with public statements adding to the interest among the club's fans. The arbitration process is awaiting the mediator's confirmation to officially begin.