Ashdod Files Urgent Appeal to Postpone League Start Amid Tiberias Case

M.S. Ashdod submitted an urgent petition on Sunday to the Supreme Court of the Israeli Football Association, requesting to postpone their first match in the National League against Hapoel Afula, scheduled for the day after tomorrow. The club demands the delay until a disciplinary tribunal rules on the ongoing Tiberias doping scandal, which could affect league placements. Ashdod claims they should compete in the Premier League instead of Tiberias due to the serious allegations against the northern club. They argue that starting the season without a decision could create an irreversible situation, complicating any future league adjustments.

The Supreme Court of the Football Association is set to convene tomorrow to review Ashdod's request and hear arguments from all parties, including the Football Association and the league management. This move by Ashdod is seen as a dramatic step to protect their position, as failure to postpone the match might prevent them from switching places with Tiberias and playing in the top division this season.