Comedian Guy Hochman Denies Payment for National Team Appearance
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Comedian Guy Hochman has refuted claims that he was paid $3,000 by the Football Association for his presence with the Israeli national team in Hungary. A report stated the association covered his expenses and paid him for a canceled performance, which Hochman denies. He insists his participation was entirely voluntary and that he even paid for his own manager. The Football Association had previously confirmed the report's details regarding payments.
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- Comedian Guy Hochman denies receiving $3,000 from the Football Association for his time with the national team.
- A report claimed Hochman and singer Nadav Gantzis were paid for appearances with the team in Hungary.
- The Football Association had confirmed the report's details about payments to both artists.
- Hochman stated his involvement was voluntary and he paid for his own manager.
- The reported performances were canceled after the team's loss to Ireland.
Comedian Guy Hochman has responded to a report alleging that the Football Association paid him and singer Nadav Gantzis for their presence with the Israeli national team in Hungary. The report, published by Yediot Ahronot and Ynet, stated that both Hochman and Gantzis were scheduled to perform for the players during their stay in Hungary, but these performances were canceled following a loss to Ireland. According to the report, the association covered flights, accommodation, and per diems for both artists. It further claimed that Hochman was paid $3,000 and Gantzis $7,000, with the Football Association confirming these details. However, Hochman disputes the payment he allegedly received. He stated that his involvement was entirely voluntary, emphasizing that his appearance with the national team was not a "gig" but a matter of national pride. Hochman asserted that all his actions are documented and can be verified, adding that he personally paid for a manager to accompany him. He challenged the report's claims, insisting his participation was voluntary and that he even incurred personal expenses for the trip.