National League Soccer Match Threatened With Cancellation Over Unpaid Fees
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
A National League soccer match between M.S. Kfar Qassem and Hapoel Afula faces cancellation due to unpaid stadium fees. The stadium management issued a legal notice demanding immediate payment of 32,250 shekels for past and upcoming games. M.S. Kfar Qassem disputes the amount, citing owed deductions and damages caused by other fans, and claims the issue was escalated prematurely. The club intends to pay and seeks a transparent settlement.
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- M.S. Kfar Qassem's upcoming soccer match is threatened with cancellation over unpaid stadium fees.
- The stadium management demands immediate payment of 32,250 shekels for past and upcoming games.
- Kfar Qassem disputes the debt, citing owed deductions and damages caused by other fans.
- The club claims the dispute was escalated prematurely and intends to pay the outstanding amount.
- Failure to meet demands by Wednesday morning could lead to the game's cancellation.
A crucial National League soccer match between M.S. Kfar Qassem and Hapoel Afula, scheduled for Monday, is at risk of cancellation due to an escalating dispute over unpaid stadium rental fees. The stadium in Bat Yam, managed by Felix Halfon through an association, is considered one of the best in the league and has hosted several Israeli football clubs. However, the association has sent a legal notice to M.S. Kfar Qassem, alleging breach of contract and demanding immediate payment of outstanding debts and future fees.
The notice, delivered via lawyer Ofri Cohen, states that Kfar Qassem owes 15,250 shekels for two previous matches played on October 23 and 26, 2026, which were allowed to proceed despite late payment. The club was also required to pay the 17,000 shekel fee for the upcoming November 9 match within 24 hours, along with proof of insurance and an update on a claim for damages caused by fans during a previous game against Bnei Yehuda. Failure to meet these demands by Wednesday morning could result in the cancellation of the upcoming game.
M.S. Kfar Qassem responded by asserting they have met their payment obligations for the past three years and that the current dispute over approximately 15,000 shekels is disproportionate. The club claims it is owed deductions for stadium deficiencies, such as the condition of the grass and facilities, and for damages allegedly caused by Bnei Yehuda fans, which they believe should be investigated and compensated before being charged. Kfar Qassem stated their intention to pay the outstanding amount on Sunday and expressed disappointment that the issue was escalated to the media and a legal notice before direct resolution, potentially impacting their game preparations. The club is working to resolve the matter according to the agreements and expects a transparent accounting that includes all obligations, deductions, and claims.
