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Maccabi Haifa's Radinio Balakr Transfer Stalls as Team Seeks Defensive Alternatives
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First reported by Walla · 21 hours ago
What happened
Maccabi Haifa's planned signing of defender Radinio Balakr is uncertain as he explores other options. The team prepares for a friendly against Paksi in Hungary, with Brazilian midfielder Bruninho set to debut. Injured players are sidelined, and the club seeks defensive reinforcements ahead of the new season.
- 01Radinio Balakr's transfer to Maccabi Haifa is currently on hold as he explores other options.
- 02Maccabi Haifa plays a friendly against Paksi in Hungary on July 8, 2026, at 18:00.
- 03Brazilian midfielder Bruninho will make his unofficial debut for Maccabi Haifa.
- 04Lisab Issat left the camp to join Bristol City, opening playing time for Pedrão.
- 05Injured players Yila Btayi and Manuel Benson will miss the upcoming friendly.
- 06Maccabi Haifa seeks at least one foreign center-back to strengthen defense.
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