Ronny Deila Surfaces in Spain After Israeli Coaching Stint and Legal Issues

Former Maccabi Tel Aviv coach Ronny Deila has been living in Marbella, Spain, since leaving his Israeli post following an alleged incident involving a taxi driver. Deila, who has been largely out of the public eye both in Israel and his native Norway, was recently seen at a Norwegian cup match. He has not coached in Norway since 2020 and is not currently linked to any coaching positions there. The Tel Aviv District Prosecutor's Office closed the criminal case against Deila due to borderline criminal threshold, after which he expressed his readiness to return to coaching. Deila stated, "After what happened in Israel it was difficult for me to return to coaching, but recently I received notification that the case was closed. That's good, so now I can start working again." He has declined interviews regarding the Israeli incident but confirmed his desire to resume his coaching career. Deila's former assistant, Kent Dokken, is now an assistant coach in the Norwegian league, while another assistant, Kenny Miller, remained in Israel and took over as head coach, maintaining a positive relationship with Deila. Miller praised his time working with Deila, calling it an excellent learning experience. Deila's sister, Marian Deila, runs a personal training business in their hometown of Porsgrunn, Norway, which Ronny Deila has reportedly advised.