Tiberias Soccer Club Deal in Jeopardy Amidst Owner's Refusal to Sign
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Hapoel Ironi Tiberias drew 1-1 with Netanya, earning their first points in six weeks after a turbulent period involving arrests and player interrogations. Owner Aryeh Kalmanzon reportedly refuses to sign a plea bargain that would reduce a three-point penalty, jeopardizing the deal. The team's management was transferred to trustee Liza Hadash due to a business dispute, adding uncertainty about who can sign the agreement.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Owner Aryeh Kalmanzon refuses to sign a plea bargain for Hapoel Ironi Tiberias, jeopardizing a deal with the Football Association.
- Hapoel Ironi Tiberias secured a crucial 1-1 draw against Netanya, earning their first points in six weeks.
- The team faced a tumultuous week with senior officials arrested and players questioned by police.
- Goalkeeper Ido Sharon was instrumental in the draw with key saves, earning praise as player of the match.
- Team management was transferred to trustee Liza Hadash due to a business dispute involving owner Kalmanzon.
Hapoel Ironi Tiberias secured their first points in over a month and a half with a 1-1 draw against Netanya, a result described as "a draw that is all a victory" by club officials. This crucial point comes after a tumultuous week for the team, which saw senior club figures arrested and most of the squad players questioned by police.
Goalkeeper Ido Sharon was lauded as the player of the match for his crucial saves in the final minutes, with Bar Cohen and Nene Gambel also receiving praise for their performances. Off the field, however, the situation remains tense.
The club's legal team had reached a plea bargain with the Football Association's legal department to reduce a three-point deduction related to player impersonation charges. This agreement was slated for formal approval this week.
However, sources indicate that owner Aryeh Kalmanzon intends to reject the current deal, stating it is "not good enough for Tiberias" and will not receive his approval. This stance casts doubt on the finalization of the agreement.
Further complicating matters, the team's management authority was transferred to trustee Adv. Liza Hadash by court order due to a business dispute between Kalmanzon and his former partner Miki Beitan. It remains unclear whether Hadash's authority extends to signing such a plea bargain, creating uncertainty about who will ultimately sign the agreement on behalf of Ironi Tiberias. Kalmanzon received significant fan support during the match, with banners bearing his name displayed in the stands.
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