Bnei Yehuda Ordered to Pay Coach Kobi Refua 45,000 Shekels After Dispute

Bnei Yehuda football club will pay coach Kobi Refua 45,000 shekels within 30 days following an arbitration ruling related to his dismissal. The dispute arose after a video surfaced showing Eliran Oved shouting at Refua during a halftime break in a match where Bnei Yehuda was heavily defeated by Hapoel Tel Aviv. Refua claimed his firing was unfair and humiliating, leading him to initiate legal proceedings against the club. The parties eventually agreed to arbitration, which resulted in the financial sanction against Bnei Yehuda.

Refua's lawyer, Amir Cohen, praised the arbitration decision, emphasizing that paying out the remainder of a contract does not justify inappropriate or offensive treatment of an employee. Cohen highlighted the importance of fair hearings and respectful conduct by employers, stating that respectful treatment is a legal and moral obligation, not a favor. The ruling sends a clear message to football clubs about maintaining proper conduct toward their staff.