Beitar Jerusalem Denounces Maccabi Haifa CEO Over Community Award Dispute
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Beitar Jerusalem condemned Maccabi Haifa CEO Itzik Ovadia for allegedly intimidating committee members after Beitar won the President's Award for community activity. The award decision followed a close contest and re-vote between the clubs. Maccabi Haifa has not responded to the accusations.
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- Beitar Jerusalem won the President's Award for community activity after a close vote against Maccabi Haifa.
- Maccabi Haifa CEO Itzik Ovadia allegedly sent intimidating messages to committee members.
- Beitar Jerusalem publicly condemned Ovadia, calling him a "small CEO."
- Beitar acknowledged Maccabi Haifa's community contributions despite the dispute.
- Maccabi Haifa has yet to respond to the allegations against their CEO.
Beitar Jerusalem sharply criticized Maccabi Haifa CEO Itzik Ovadia following a contentious dispute over the President's Award for community activity. The award was granted to Beitar Jerusalem after a closely contested selection process against Maccabi Haifa, which reportedly led to a re-vote before Beitar was declared the winner.
Beitar accused Ovadia of attempting to intimidate committee members with unusual and harsh messages after he struggled to accept the committee's decision. In an official statement, Beitar called Ovadia a "small CEO" for his conduct and emphasized that the award rightfully belongs to Beitar, while also acknowledging the valuable community work of Maccabi Haifa and other league teams.
Maccabi Haifa has not yet issued an official response to the serious allegations directed at their CEO. The incident highlights tensions between the two clubs following Beitar Jerusalem's historic receipt of the President's Award, which honors contributions to community engagement.
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