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Israeli Football Officials Delay National League Launch Over Budget Dispute
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First reported by Mako · Jun 29, 2026
What happened
Israeli football authorities have postponed the launch of the new National League by one year due to disputes over budget requirements, aiming to resolve financial fairness issues among clubs before the league begins in 2028/2029.
- 01Israeli football's new National League launch is delayed from 2027/28 to 2028/29.
- 02Dispute centers on a 2.5 million shekel minimum budget without a salary cap.
- 03Smaller clubs fear richer teams could spend up to 6 million shekels, creating imbalance.
- 04Key stakeholders held marathon talks leading to the postponement decision.
- 05A committee will work to resolve budget issues for a smooth league start.
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