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Israeli Football Association Expects Issawi Frej to Withdraw Candidacy
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First reported by Sport5 · 12 hours ago
What happened
The Israel Football Association believes former MK Issawi Frej will withdraw his bid for chairman due to insufficient support, with the incumbent chairman securing most Arab community votes. Hapoel and Maccabi factions are set to run on a joint list.
- 01Issawi Frej expected to withdraw from football association chairmanship race.
- 02Incumbent chairman Shino Zuarz has secured most Arab community votes.
- 03Frej faces a significant deficit in required votes by the deadline.
- 04Hapoel and Maccabi factions will likely form a joint electoral list.
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