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Tiberias Football Club Files Massive Lawsuit Against Football Association Investigator

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Tiberias Football Club has threatened legal action against Football Association investigator Din Or Frager, accusing him of biased and damaging conduct during a match-fixing probe. The club demands his removal, a formal apology, and compensation, warning of a defamation lawsuit if ignored.

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  • Tiberias Football Club accuses investigator Din Or Frager of biased, brutal conduct in match-fixing probe.
  • The club demands Frager’s immediate removal and a formal apology within 72 hours.
  • Tiberias claims Frager’s prior disciplinary record raises concerns about his role in the investigation.
  • Frager allegedly made prejudicial statements indicating predetermined conclusions.
  • The club seeks 100,000 shekels in compensation and threatens a 500,000 shekel defamation lawsuit if demands are unmet.
  • The Football Association’s response is awaited as the dispute escalates.
Tiberias Football Club Files Massive Lawsuit Against Football Association Investigator
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Tiberias Football Club has escalated its dispute over the ongoing investigation into alleged match-fixing by sending a formal warning letter threatening legal action against the Football Association investigator, Din Or Frager. The letter, sent through the club's legal representative, accuses Frager of conducting a biased and brutal investigation, demanding his immediate removal from the case. The club expressed shock after reviewing the investigation transcripts, describing Frager's conduct as "brutal, unrestrained, and driven by personal hatred" toward the club, its management, and players.

The letter further accuses Frager of knowingly damaging the club's reputation by inciting a player under contract against his employers and causing severe harm to the top-league team's image. Tiberias warned that if their demands are not met, they will file defamation and tort claims. The club also highlighted Frager's disciplinary history, noting a prior conviction by the Football Association's disciplinary court for using abusive language toward referees, questioning how someone with such a record was assigned to lead a sensitive investigation.

Among the complaints, the club alleges Frager reached conclusions prematurely, citing a statement he made to player Ron Ungar: "I tell you unequivocally this time it’s different, they will be relegated," which the club claims demonstrates bias rather than an objective fact-finding effort. Tiberias demands Frager’s immediate removal from the investigation, a formal apology within 72 hours, and compensation of approximately 100,000 shekels as a settlement. The club has set a deadline for the Football Association and Frager’s response and warned that failure to comply will result in a defamation and damages lawsuit seeking 500,000 shekels. The case remains pending further developments.

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