Hapoel Tel Aviv Fans Curse Coach, Owner Intervenes
A small group of Hapoel Tel Aviv fans cursed head coach Dimitris Itoudis and called for his resignation during the team's Social Super Cup game against Maccabi Tel Aviv on September 17, 2026. The incident occurred as Hapoel Tel Aviv was being heavily defeated in the opening game of the new season. The disgruntled fans approached the team's bench, with some directing insults at Itoudis. Security was subsequently increased around the bench area.
Team owner Ofer Yanai intervened, approaching the protesting fans and telling them they were disrupting the game. The team's performance in the early stages of the 2026-27 season has clearly frustrated supporters, leading to this vocal display of discontent.
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