National League Soccer Match at Risk of Cancellation Over Unpaid Stadium Fees
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
A National League soccer match between M.S. Kfar Qasem and Hapoel Afula is at risk of cancellation due to unpaid stadium fees. The stadium management in Bat Yam sent a legal notice to Kfar Qasem for breaching their rental agreement, demanding immediate payment of NIS 32,250. Failure to comply within 24 hours will lead to the match being barred from the venue.
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- M.S. Kfar Qasem's home soccer match on November 9, 2026, faces cancellation over unpaid stadium fees.
- The stadium management issued a legal notice to Kfar Qasem for breaching their rental agreement.
- Kfar Qasem owes NIS 15,250 for two previous matches and NIS 17,000 for the upcoming game.
- The team must pay a total of NIS 32,250 within 24 hours to avoid cancellation.
- The notice also requires proof of insurance and action on stadium damage claims.
A crucial National League soccer match between M.S. Kfar Qasem and Hapoel Afula, scheduled for Monday, November 9, 2026, is in danger of being canceled. This is due to a notice of impending eviction sent to Kfar Qasem by the management of the stadium in Bat Yam, which the team uses as its home ground. The stadium, managed by Felix Halfon through an association, is considered one of the best in the league and has hosted multiple Israeli football clubs.
The association, represented by lawyer Ofri Cohen, issued a legal notice citing a breach of the rental agreement. According to the agreement signed on July 6, 2026, the rental fee for each match is NIS 17,000, payable 48 hours in advance. Kfar Qasem failed to pay for two previous matches held on October 23 and October 26, 2026, totaling NIS 34,000.
The association allowed these games to proceed despite non-payment, citing a desire to avoid disrupting the team and visiting players. However, after multiple requests, only a partial payment of NIS 18,750 was received on October 31, 2026, leaving an outstanding debt of NIS 15,250.
The notice demands immediate payment of the outstanding debt and the NIS 17,000 fee for the upcoming November 9 match, totaling NIS 32,250 within 24 hours. Additionally, Kfar Qasem must provide proof of insurance and evidence of filing a claim with the Football Association's tribunal regarding damages to the stadium during a previous match against Bnei Yehuda.
Failure to meet these demands within the 24-hour window will result in the association exercising its right to prevent the November 9 match from taking place at the stadium, holding Kfar Qasem responsible for any consequences. The article notes that the stadium is generally praised for its upkeep and management by league officials.
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