Tiberias FC Owner Arieh Kalmanzon Denies Doping Allegations Amid Club Turmoil
Arieh Kalmanzon, owner of Ironi Tiberias football club, responded firmly to recent allegations against the team, calling the accusations a "puffed-up balloon that has burst." The club has faced several controversies in recent months, including issues with double contracts and a recent dispute over saline solution use.
Kalmanzon highlighted that the number of players implicated in the doping claims has drastically decreased from over 14 to just six, and the accusations shifted from illegal substances to a technical discussion about the volume of a legally permitted saline solution. He emphasized that Ironi Tiberias operated within the rules set by WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) and under medical supervision.
He criticized political and media pressure on the football association's prosecutor, stating these attempts will not override the solid medical and legal facts supporting the club. Kalmanzon urged rivals to accept the sporting decisions made on the field and reassured fans that Ironi Tiberias's place in the Premier League is secure. He warned that fabricated cases against the club will quickly collapse.
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