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Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Be'er Sheva Move Toward Plea Deals in Cup Final Violence Case
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First reported by N12 · Jun 24, 2026
What happened
Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Be'er Sheva are negotiating plea deals with the Israel Football Association prosecutor over violence after the 2026 State Cup final. A disciplinary judge urged serious talks, and several players, including Jebon East, Hamudi Kanaan, and Christian Bleich, may receive reduced suspensions.
- 01Talks began after a three-hour disciplinary hearing on the 2026 State Cup final violence case.
- 02Judge Noam Liubin urged serious negotiations and tribunal approval of any plea deal.
- 03Jebon East and Hamudi Kanaan may get reduced punishments.
- 04Christian Bleich and Karwin Andrade face eight-match suspension demands.
- 05Teams fear a tribunal ruling could be close to the prosecutor’s request.
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Full coverage · 3 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
WallaCenter · HebrewJun 25, 2026
Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Be'er Sheva Move Toward Plea Deals in Cup Final Violence Case
N12Center · HebrewJun 25, 2026
Cup Final Case Likely to End in Deal, with Major Penalty Cuts Expected
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 25, 2026
Cup Final Discipline Likely to Be Sharply Reduced After Plea Deal Talks
N12Center · HebrewJun 24, 2026
Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Be'er Sheva seek reduced punishments after cup final brawl
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 24, 2026
Maccabi Tel Aviv and Beersheba given 10 days to seek plea deal after cup final brawl
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