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Full coverage· Sports· Updated

Former Hapoel Haifa Star Gal Erel Sues Club for Hundreds of Thousands

Former Hapoel Haifa player and coach Gal Erel is suing the club for hundreds of thousands of shekels over unpaid pension and social benefits. The lawsuit was filed in the Labor Court and adds to similar claims by other ex-players.

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What happened

  1. 01Gal Erel is suing Hapoel Haifa for hundreds of thousands of shekels over unpaid benefits.
  2. 02The lawsuit concerns pension and social payments from Erel's time as a player and coach.
  3. 03Erel had a long career with Hapoel Haifa, including playing and coaching roles.
  4. 04His coaching tenure ended in January 2026 due to poor team performance.
  5. 05This legal action follows similar lawsuits from former players Eden Ben Basat and Gili Vermouth.

Erel had multiple playing stints and a recent coaching tenure with the club before his dismissal in January 2026.

Translated and summarized by baba from Mako, the latest report. Read Mako’s original

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