Hapoel Tel Aviv Denounces Former Coach Masai Dego's 1.7 Million Shekel Lawsuit

Hapoel Tel Aviv and former coach Masai Dego remain embroiled in a legal dispute more than a year after their separation. Dego filed a lawsuit against the club demanding 1.7 million shekels, escalating tensions between the two parties. In response, Hapoel Tel Aviv harshly criticized the claim, calling it a "bad faith attempt" and "absurdly inflated". The club accused Dego of seeking undeserved payments despite earning a high salary and stated, "It takes a great deal of audacity to demand such payment without working." Furthermore, the club emphasized that their promotion to the league was achieved "not thanks to Masai, but despite Masai." The ongoing conflict highlights the strained relations following Dego's departure from the team.