Hapoel Tiberias Nears Deal in Doping Case
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Hapoel Tiberias is nearing a settlement with the National Anti-Doping Agency over player doping violations, according to trustee Liza Hadash. The disciplinary hearing at the Football Association has been postponed to October 29. Several players have already agreed to reduced suspensions, but the case against the club remains ongoing and could result in significant penalties.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Tiberias is approaching a settlement with the National Anti-Doping Agency over doping violations.
- The disciplinary hearing for the club has been postponed to October 29.
- Several players have already agreed to three-month suspensions.
- The club faces potential severe sanctions in its separate disciplinary case.
- The postponement is linked to ongoing criminal investigations involving club officials.
Hapoel Tiberias is reportedly close to reaching an agreement regarding player doping violations, according to the team's trustee, Liza Hadash. Hadash informed the Football Association that parties involved in the case are nearing a settlement with Israel's National Anti-Doping Agency. While no final agreement has been signed, and the specifics of the potential penalties or individuals included remain unknown, this development marks significant progress. The disciplinary hearing at the Football Association's tribunal, originally scheduled for October 26, has been postponed to October 29. Parties are required to submit responses by October 27. The postponement was reportedly due to ongoing criminal investigations in the "Mirror Image" case, which led to the arrest of club officials. Investigator Dean Perger was slated to testify at the hearing.
Several players implicated in the doping scandal have already reached plea bargains with the anti-doping agency. Guy Hadida, David Keltins, Niv Gottlieb, Sambinha, and Yonatan Teper agreed to five-month suspensions, with two months commuted contingent on continued cooperation. Their effective suspensions are three months, starting from July 5. However, these player agreements with the anti-doping agency are separate from the disciplinary proceedings against Hapoel Tiberias itself at the Football Association. It is unclear if the emerging settlements will impact the case against the club, which faces potential severe sanctions. The October 29 hearing is expected to provide more clarity on the future course of action.
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