Kiryat Gat CEO Hurt by Lack of Farewell Ceremony in Afula
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Shimon Peri, CEO of Maccabi Kiryat Gat, is upset that his former club, Hapoel Afula, is not holding a farewell ceremony for him during Sunday's league match. Peri, who previously served as Afula's CEO for four years and is credited with their financial recovery, called the lack of recognition "astonishing." He delivered an emotional speech to his players urging them to win. Meanwhile, Kiryat Gat's starting goalkeeper has been changed for the game.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Maccabi Kiryat Gat CEO Shimon Peri is disappointed by Hapoel Afula's lack of a farewell ceremony.
- Peri previously served as CEO of Hapoel Afula for four years, stabilizing its finances.
- Peri called the absence of a tribute "astonishing" in an emotional pre-game speech.
- He urged his players to win the match for him against his former club.
- Young goalkeeper Ram Golan will start for Kiryat Gat, replacing Guy Herman.
Shimon Peri, the CEO of Maccabi Kiryat Gat, expressed his disappointment that his former club, Hapoel Afula, did not plan a farewell ceremony for him ahead of their league match on Sunday. Peri served as CEO of Hapoel Afula for four years, during which time he is credited with stabilizing the club financially. He stated that he was "astonished" to discover that no tribute was planned for his return.
During a team meeting on Saturday night, Peri reportedly gave an emotional speech to his players, urging them to win for him. "Afula hurt me," he said, according to players. "What didn't I do for this club, and when I received the lineup for tomorrow, I was astonished to discover that they aren't even doing a short ceremony for me. For me and for our coach Roman Zullo, this is not just another game."
In other team news, young goalkeeper Ram Golan will start in goal for Kiryat Gat against Afula, replacing the recently disappointing signing Guy Herman.
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