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Ownership Transfer of Israeli Football Club Bnei Eilat Faces Uncertainty

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First reported by Mako · Jul 5, 2026

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The ownership transfer of Bnei Eilat football club to Dudu and Natali Vaturi is in jeopardy due to unresolved disputes over debts and control, risking the collapse of the deal and related club initiatives.

01Bnei Eilat's ownership transfer to Dudu and Natali Vaturi faces potential collapse due to unresolved issues.
02The club has signed Kobi Refua as professional manager, but ownership transfer is incomplete.
03Disputes focus on the club's past debts and how new owners will settle them.
04Existing association and new owners are represented by different lawyers, complicating negotiations.
05An agreement with the municipality exists, but control transfer to Vaturi family is pending.
06Dudu Vaturi aims to finalize the deal within days, while association members demand transparency.

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