Idan Ofer Declines Bid to Purchase Maccabi Haifa Soccer Club
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Businessman Idan Ofer has rejected an offer to buy the Maccabi Haifa soccer club, stating he is not interested. The club's current owner, Yaakov Shahar, is seeking a new buyer to move the team forward. Associates of the club had approached Ofer, but his family confirmed they responded negatively. Hazani noted Ofer's past success in sports investments, including doubling the value of Atletico Madrid.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Businessman Idan Ofer is not interested in buying the Maccabi Haifa soccer club.
- Maccabi Haifa's owner, Yaakov Shahar, is actively seeking a new buyer for the team.
- Ofer's family confirmed they were approached by club associates but declined the offer.
- Journalist Golan Hazani reported on the potential deal and Ofer's past investment success.
- Ofer is a part-owner of Atletico Madrid and owns Portuguese club Famalicão.
Businessman Idan Ofer has stated he is not interested in purchasing the Maccabi Haifa soccer club, according to a report by Calcalist journalist Golan Hazani. Hazani revealed that Ofer's family confirmed they were approached by associates of the club but responded negatively. Yaakov Shahar, the current owner of Maccabi Haifa, announced on Wednesday that he is seeking a new entity to advance the team. Hazani suggested that a deal with Maccabi Haifa could be potentially excellent for a buyer, citing Ofer's successful investment in Atletico Madrid, where he doubled the club's valuation. Hazani described Shahar's sale approach as immediate, contrasting it with a more gradual decision-making process. Ofer is also a part-owner of Atletico Madrid and owns the Portuguese club Famalicão.
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