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Yanai Says the Systems Are Broken After Fan-Hoard Incident
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100% centerFirst reported by Walla · Jun 18, 2026
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Ofer Yanai, owner of Hapoel Tel Aviv, criticized the official handling of a fan confrontation involving Jalen Hoard before the teams’ second game. He said the fan did not curse, attacked the reports as inaccurate, and called the system broken.
- 01Yanai disputed official reports on the Hoard fan incident.
- 02He said the fan only told Hoard, “Go Home.”
- 03Yanai questioned why Hoard, Oshae Brissett, and Will Rayman were not removed.
- 04He asked a league representative to change the report.
- 05The remarks came hours before Game 2 between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi Tel Aviv.
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