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Oudi Rekhnati Family Takes Control of Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball Club
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First reported by Walla · Jul 7, 2026
What happened
The Rekhnati family has taken majority control of Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball club by buying the Federman family's shares for $50 million, raising their stake to 58%. They plan to significantly increase the club's budget to improve performance after recent struggles. Eric Stillman, a recent board member and sponsor, will step down. Oudi Rekhnati, a veteran businessman known for selling IDB Holding, leads the family’s return to the club.
- 01The Rekhnati family acquires 58% control of Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball club for $50 million.
- 02The deal values the club at $172 million and aims to boost its budget significantly.
- 03Eric Stillman, recent board member and sponsor, will leave his role within two months.
- 04David and Danny Federman previously led the club before selling shares to Rekhnatis.
- 05Oudi Rekhnati is a veteran businessman known for selling IDB Holding in 2003.
- 06The Rekhnatis have longstanding ties to basketball and plan major investments in players.
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GlobesUnrated · HebrewJul 8, 2026
Oudi Rekhnati Family Takes Control of Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball Club
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 8, 2026
Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball Faces Ownership and Investment Uncertainty After Rakanati Family's Move
Now 14Right · HebrewJul 8, 2026
Recanati Family Takes Control of Maccabi Tel Aviv, Signaling Further Ownership Changes
WallaCenter · HebrewJul 8, 2026
Rekanati Family Gains Majority Control of Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball Club
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 8, 2026
Raknati Family Gains Control of Maccabi Tel Aviv, Ousting Federman and New Owner
N12Center · HebrewJul 8, 2026
Recanati Family Gains Control of Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball in Major Ownership Shakeup
MakoCenter · HebrewJul 8, 2026
Recanati Family Takes Control of Maccabi Tel Aviv in Major Ownership Shakeup
Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJul 7, 2026
Recanati Family Takes Majority Ownership of Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball Club
N12Center · HebrewJul 7, 2026
Rekanati Family Buys Federman Shares to Gain Control of Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball
MakoCenter · HebrewJul 7, 2026
Racanati Family Buys Federman Shares to Gain Control of Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball
MakoCenter · HebrewJul 7, 2026
Recanati Family Takes Full Ownership of Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball Club
N12Center · HebrewJul 7, 2026
Recanati Family Buys 29% Stake in Maccabi Tel Aviv, Revealing Club's $172.5 Million Valuation
MakoCenter · HebrewJul 7, 2026
Recanati Family Buys 29% Stake in Maccabi Tel Aviv, Revealing Club's $172.5 Million Valuation
MakoCenter · HebrewJul 7, 2026
Recanati Family Buys Federman Shares to Control 58% of Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball Club
N12Center · HebrewJul 7, 2026
Recanati Family Buys Federman Shares to Control 58% of Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball Club
WallaCenter · HebrewJul 7, 2026
Recanati Family Gains Majority Stake in Maccabi Tel Aviv, Sea Madr Deal Unaffected
GlobesUnrated · HebrewJul 7, 2026
Recanati Family Acquires Federman Shares in Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball for $50 Million
Now 14Right · HebrewJul 7, 2026
Racnati Family Acquires Federman Shares to Gain Control of Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball Club
MakoCenter · HebrewJul 7, 2026
Racnati Family Acquires Federman Shares in Maccabi Tel Aviv for $50 Million
N12Center · HebrewJul 7, 2026
Recanati Family Acquires Federman Shares in Maccabi Tel Aviv for $50 Million
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 7, 2026
Racnati Family Buys Federman's Stake in Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball for $50 Million
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