Maccabi Netanya Cleared in Doping Investigation Over IV Treatments
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
The Football Association prosecutor has closed an investigation into Maccabi Netanya regarding alleged illegal IV drips for players. No evidence of prohibited treatments was found, with IVs administered by the team doctor within protocol and volume limits. The club will not face charges, concluding the probe without an indictment.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Maccabi Netanya has been cleared by the Football Association prosecutor in an investigation over alleged illegal IV drips.
- The investigation found no evidence of prohibited treatments being administered to the team's players.
- IV drips were administered by the team doctor according to protocol, using permitted fluids and vitamins.
- The volume of each IV drip did not exceed 100 ml, with supporting documentation provided.
- Polygraph tests were used to assess the credibility of testimonies during the investigation.
- The club will not face an indictment as a result of the concluded investigation.
The Football Association's prosecutor has closed an investigation into Israeli soccer club Maccabi Netanya concerning allegations of illegal IV drips administered to players. The probe, which lasted several months and was conducted by the DMI investigation firm, examined evidence including testimony from club management, coaching staff, and players, as well as documents.
Ultimately, the investigation found no evidence that prohibited treatments were administered. The findings indicated that the IV drips, containing permitted fluids and vitamins, were given by the team doctor according to a structured protocol. The volume of each drip did not exceed 100 ml, and receipts for 100 ml drip bags were presented as part of the evidence.
Polygraph tests were also used to verify the reliability of testimonies. Based on the collected materials, Football Association Prosecutor Gilad Bergman determined that there was insufficient grounds to file an indictment, concluding the investigation without any legal proceedings against the club.
The investigation centered on claims that the team received fluid and vitamin IVs contrary to World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) rules and Football Association regulations.
