Hapoel Tel Aviv Owner Offends Maccabi Tel Aviv Director Amid Negotiation Dispute

The ongoing negotiation difficulties between Maccabi Tel Aviv and player Yam Madar have stirred controversy in the sports world. Following reports by Sport 5 about the stalled talks, Hapoel Tel Aviv owner Ofer Yanai took the opportunity to jab at Maccabi Tel Aviv director Arik Shtilman. Yanai, who was in the United States late at night, responded to Shtilman's tweet that featured a photo of Eran Zahavi with the caption "Pew Pew," hinting at Madar's future after exercising his exit option. Yanai echoed the tweet with a sarcastic comment, saying, "They say that at a certain age it becomes challenging and doesn't always succeed." This exchange highlights the tension between the two clubs amid the ongoing player negotiations.