Tiberias Player Sues Club Over Doping Scandal Compensation

Tiberias FC player Yonatan Teper has filed a lawsuit against the club seeking NIS 237,373 in net compensation. The suit includes claims of wrongful termination, unpaid social benefits, and damages allegedly incurred due to a doping scandal. Teper alleges that on April 30, 2026, he and other players were given IV fluids in the locker room under the instruction of the professional staff, who told them it was a permissible practice. An investigation followed, leading to Teper's suspension from all sporting activities starting July 5. He claims this suspension halted negotiations with three Premier League teams and resulted in a plea deal with the anti-doping agency, leading to a three-month ban.

Teper asserts the incident caused him professional and reputational damage, loss of income, and emotional distress, for which he is seeking NIS 200,000. He further contends that Tiberias failed to exercise its option to extend his contract by the agreed-upon date and that a subsequent hearing was a sham. Teper also states he never received an official termination letter, hindering his ability to register with the employment office and claim unemployment benefits.

The lawsuit also demands NIS 16,920 net for point bonuses, pension contribution differences, and compensation for 10 payslips that allegedly did not reflect actual deposits and payments. In total, Teper is claiming NIS 172,839 gross and NIS 237,373 net.