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Maccabi Tel Aviv Owner's Instagram Post Sparks Rumors About Yam Madar's Future
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First reported by N12 · 3 hours ago
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Maccabi Tel Aviv owner Arik Shtilman posted a cryptic Instagram story hinting at a possible transfer of Hapoel Tel Aviv's Yam Madar, fueling rumors amid a public feud with commentator Ofer Yanai. No official confirmation exists yet, while Madar's potential move to Louisville remains uncertain.
- 01Arik Shtilman posted an ambiguous Instagram story hinting at Yam Madar's possible transfer.
- 02The shoes crossing a street image was seen as a metaphor for Madar moving between rival teams.
- 03Shtilman and commentator Ofer Yanai are engaged in a public social media feud.
- 04Yanai previously claimed Madar would leave Hapoel Tel Aviv for Louisville college basketball.
- 05No official statements have been made about Madar's future yet.
- 06Recent developments suggest Madar might stay in Israel instead of moving to the US.
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