Hapoel Ironi Tiberias Faces Insolvency Over 3 Million Shekel Debt
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Hapoel Ironi Tiberias is facing insolvency with over 3 million shekels in unpaid debts, including a 200,000 shekel settlement owed to a former employee. A representative has threatened insolvency proceedings if the debt isn't paid within five days. The club is also experiencing administrative delays with player registrations, impacting their ability to field a full squad. The team currently sits last in the Premier League standings.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Ironi Tiberias faces insolvency with over 3 million shekels in unpaid debts.
- A former employee's representative threatened insolvency proceedings if a 200,000 shekel debt isn't paid within five days.
- The club is under the management of trustee Adv. Liza Hadash due to an ownership dispute.
- Player Sambinha is still awaiting official registration, impacting the team's lineup.
- The team is currently last in the Premier League standings after a recent loss.
The Israeli football club Hapoel Ironi Tiberias is on the verge of insolvency due to a significant debt exceeding 3 million shekels (NIS). The club is currently under the management of trustee Adv. Liza Hadash, appointed by the District Court amid a dispute between owners Arieh Kalmanzon and his former partner Miki Biton. Hadash's role includes formulating an economic recovery plan and assessing the club's full financial picture.
One of the outstanding debts stems from a lawsuit filed by the club's former equipment manager, Ilan Ben Dayan. In September 2026, a labor court approved a settlement requiring the club to pay Ben Dayan approximately 200,000 shekels, which remains unpaid. His representative, Adv. Shay Tal, has warned that if the debt is not settled within five days, insolvency proceedings will be initiated against the association. Tal stated that the trustee is not responding to letters and that the club might face further point deductions.
A copy of this warning was sent to Sigalit Saig, Chairman of the Budgetary Control. Meanwhile, the club is also facing administrative hurdles. Sambinha, who completed a suspension for an illegal player transfer affair, is still awaiting official registration with the budgetary control. Despite assurances that this would happen this week, it has not yet occurred, preventing Sambinha from playing in the recent match against Hapoel Be'er Sheva and potentially the upcoming game against Hapoel Tel Aviv.
In other team news, the club hopes for the return of Kais Ganam and Chris Kouakou to training. The team is currently last in the Premier League standings, having lost 2-0 to Hapoel Be'er Sheva in their last match.
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