Maccabi Haifa Opens World Cup Exhibition Featuring Club Legends and Rare Memorabilia

Maccabi Haifa officially inaugurated a special World Cup exhibition at their museum to celebrate the tournament month, blending local football culture with the global event. The exhibition brings together generations of club legends, from 1970 Mexico World Cup heroes Yohanan Volach and Yitzhak Shweger to later representatives like Yakubu Aiyegbeni, Nikita Rukavytsya, and Twanenda Masilela, as well as current players Abdoulai Sk and Kenji Gorré.

Displayed items include rare Adidas jerseys and balls, accompanied by guided tours throughout the tournament revealing behind-the-scenes stories. Legendary former referee Avraham Klein emotionally recounted a unique story about a historic jersey he had searched for 56 years, which was eventually identified by an 11-year-old visitor in an archive and is now part of the museum collection.

Yakubu Aiyegbeni shared his thoughts on the museum and current state of Maccabi Haifa, mentioning the club’s new young player Mark Oliver, whom he likened to a "new Yakubu." Meanwhile, Nikita Rukavytsya expressed hope to return to the club, reflecting on his ongoing connection to Israeli football and comparing the current team to the championship-winning squads he played with. Both players also commented on the World Cup favorites and top scorers.

The exhibition aims to deepen fans’ connection to the club’s rich history and the World Cup, with ongoing interactive experiences planned throughout the tournament period.