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Tiberias Owners Defend Players Amid Controversy Over Alleged Illegal IV Infusions
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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First reported by Mako · 9 minutes ago
What happened
Tiberias football club owner Aryeh Kalmanzon denies allegations of illegal saline infusions given to players, criticizing the investigation's conduct and highlighting the professional and financial harm caused. The club continues preparing for the 2026/27 season with new staff and players amid ongoing uncertainty.
- 01Tiberias denies illegal saline infusions and coaching players to lie during investigation.
- 02Owner Aryeh Kalmanzon claims players faced intense pressure but maintained truthful statements.
- 03Only six players received short saline infusions, contradicting claims of large prohibited volumes.
- 04No banned substances were used; only saline was administered with no concealment attempts.
- 05Investigation harms club's sponsorships, ticket sales, and player recruitment ahead of new season.
- 06Club adds new fitness coach and player Chris Kouakou while preparing for 2026/27 season.
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