Maccabi Tel Aviv Investor Expresses Disappointment Over Ownership Dispute
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
American investor Jason Levien expressed disappointment with the ownership dispute at Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball club, calling it "regrettable" and "not what I expected." He hopes for a quick resolution and for the club to return to its past European glory. Levien, whose career is in sports, cited his passion for both sports and Israel as reasons for his investment.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- American investor Jason Levien called the Maccabi Tel Aviv ownership dispute "regrettable" and "not what I expected."
- Levien hopes for a swift resolution to the ownership issues affecting Maccabi Tel Aviv.
- He expressed a desire to help Maccabi Tel Aviv regain its past European championship glory.
- Levien cited his passion for sports and Israel as motivations for his investment.
- He acknowledged the long-standing dedication of Rekanati and Shimon Mizrahi to the club.
American investor in Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball, Jason Levien, has spoken out about the ongoing ownership dispute plaguing the club. In an interview with Sport Channel, Levien, whose career is deeply rooted in sports, explained his passion for both sports and Israel. He initially encountered the club through Shimon Mizrahi and recognized Maccabi's significant power as an organization.
Levien described the current situation as "regrettable" and "not what I expected," expressing his desire for the best for the club and hoping for a swift resolution. He acknowledged the long-standing dedication of Rekanati and Shimon Mizrahi to Maccabi, calling the present a difficult moment but highlighting the positive efforts being made by individuals committed to restoring the club to its former European championship glory.
He also touched upon the club's recent struggles in European competitions, stating that the past few years have not been successful. Levien expressed his hope that by uniting, they can help Maccabi regain its past prestige in Europe. He mentioned bringing in Chus Bueno to better understand the club's essence and its potential to represent Israel on a larger stage.
