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Referees’ chief says he expects a response after Ofer Yanay’s lawsuit
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100% centerFirst reported by Walla · Jun 17, 2026
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What happened
Asi Shalem, head of the Israeli Referees Association, responded on Sport 5 to Ofer Yanay’s personal lawsuit against referees during the Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Tel Aviv playoff final series. He denied corruption, said the timing was meant to pressure referees, and promised a court response within 10 days.
- 01Asi Shalem denounced Ofer Yanay’s lawsuit against referees during the playoff final series.
- 02He said referees are not corrupt and will answer in court.
- 03Shalem said his daughter cried after seeing the lawsuit reported online.
- 04He claimed the filing was timed to intimidate and influence the series.
- 05The association says it will present its defense and evidence in 10 days.
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