Maccabi Haifa Fans Deny Support to New Signing Eli Dasa, Journalist Slams Club Management
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Maccabi Haifa's "Green Monkeys" fan group declared they will not support new signing Eli Dasa due to his past with Maccabi Tel Aviv, whom they called "Nazis." Journalist Moshe Primo criticized Maccabi Haifa's management, including president Yaakov Shahar, for their silence on the offensive remarks. Meanwhile, Shahar is reportedly seeking to sell the club for around $100 million, having hired Raine Group to manage the process.
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- Maccabi Haifa fans will not support new signing Eli Dasa due to his past with Maccabi Tel Aviv.
- The fan group referred to Maccabi Tel Aviv as "Nazis" in their statement.
- Journalist Moshe Primo criticized Maccabi Haifa's management for their silence on the fans' rhetoric.
- President Yaakov Shahar is reportedly seeking to sell the club for approximately $100 million.
- Eli Dasa's signing followed a media saga after his overseas departure.
The main fan organization of Maccabi Haifa, "The Green Monkeys," announced Friday they will not support new signing Eli Dasa, a defender for the Israeli national team. The fans cited Dasa's past with Maccabi Tel Aviv, referring to them as "Nazis" in their statement, and his perceived lack of interest in Maccabi Haifa as a first choice. They stated that while other fans are free to cheer for him, they will not offer their encouragement from the outset.
Channel Sport journalist Moshe Primo sharply criticized Maccabi Haifa's management, including its president Yaakov Shahar, for their silence in response to the fans' extreme rhetoric. Primo called the management "cowardly and spineless" for not condemning the use of offensive terms like "Nazis" to describe Maccabi Tel Aviv. He questioned whether the club would respond to the situation or remain silent.
Shahar, who has led Maccabi Haifa for over three decades and is credited with transforming it into a decorated club, is reportedly exploring options to sell the team for approximately $100 million. He has hired the investment bank Raine Group to manage the potential sale. Shahar confirmed these discussions, stating he is seeking a serious entity to lead the club forward, emphasizing its importance to him and his family.
Dasa's signing followed a media saga after his departure from overseas clubs. While a return to his former club, Maccabi Tel Aviv, was considered, they did not move to re-sign him, paving the way for his surprising move to Maccabi Haifa. The club's management has historically been seen as decisive, but their current silence on the fan group's inflammatory language is drawing increasing criticism.
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