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Maccabi Tel Aviv Could Lose Varela After World Cup Goal Sparks Transfer Interest
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First reported by N12 · Jun 22, 2026
What happened
Helio Varela’s equalizer for Cape Verde against Uruguay at the World Cup has triggered strong transfer interest from European clubs. Maccabi Tel Aviv, which bought the 24-year-old winger from Gent for 1.2 million euros less than a year ago, may now face offers despite his long contract and no release clause.
- 01Varela scored Cape Verde’s equalizer against Uruguay, 2-2, after coming off the bench.
- 02The goal was the first ever by a Maccabi Tel Aviv player at a World Cup.
- 03European clubs are now showing strong interest in the 24-year-old winger.
- 04Maccabi Tel Aviv bought Varela from Gent for 1.2 million euros less than a year ago.
- 05He has two more contract years plus a club option, and no release clause.
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WallaCenter · HebrewJun 23, 2026
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MakoCenter · HebrewJun 22, 2026
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N12Center · HebrewJun 22, 2026
Varela’s World Cup breakthrough could boost Maccabi Tel Aviv star’s value
N12Center · HebrewJun 22, 2026
Cape Verde Earns Another Shock Result as Maccabi Tel Aviv's Helio Varela Scores Against Uruguay
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Media Praise Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Helio Varela After Cape Verde’s Shock Draw With Uruguay
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 22, 2026
Maccabi Tel Aviv's Helio Varela makes history with Cape Verde at the World Cup
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