Hapoel Tel Aviv Sparks Controversy Over Insurance Coverage for Yam Madar on Israeli National Team
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First reported by N12 · 3 hours ago
What happened
Yam Madar ended his contract with Hapoel Tel Aviv and is now a free agent, with Maccabi Tel Aviv interested in signing him. Hapoel Tel Aviv informed the Israeli Basketball Association that Madar is no longer insured by them, causing the association to accuse the club of trying to harm the national team and seek publicity. The controversy centers on Madar’s insurance coverage during upcoming national team games.
- 01Yam Madar terminated his contract with Hapoel Tel Aviv and is free to sign elsewhere.
- 02Maccabi Tel Aviv is the leading candidate to sign Madar.
- 03Hapoel Tel Aviv notified the Basketball Association that Madar lacks insurance coverage from the club.
- 04The Basketball Association accused Hapoel Tel Aviv of trying to harm the national team and gain publicity.
- 05The dispute concerns Madar’s insurance during scheduled national team games on July 3 and 6, 2026.
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