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Itaï Segev Set to Play in Derby After His Father's Death

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100% centerFirst reported by N12 · Jun 16, 2026
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What happened

Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv begin their championship series Tuesday night in Tel Aviv. Hapoel center Itai Segev is expected to play despite the death of his father on Monday night, after asking to be included in the roster.

  • 01The finals open Tuesday at 8:50 p.m. in Tel Aviv.
  • 02Itai Segev’s father died Monday night.
  • 03Segev asked to play, and Hapoel supported his request.
  • 04He is expected to be included in the roster for the game.

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N12Center · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Itaï Segev Set to Play in Derby After His Father's Death
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Iti Segev is expected to play in the derby finale after his father’s death

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