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Maccabi Netanya Enforces Discipline After Training Match Incident with Willian Sapirian
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First reported by Mako · Jul 8, 2026
What happened
Maccabi Netanya disciplined midfielder Willian Sapirian for taking a penalty against coaching orders during a July 7 training match versus Hapoel Haifa. Sapirian was substituted shortly after and may not remain with the club. The team stressed strict adherence to discipline under coach Roni Levi as it continues to shape its roster for the upcoming season.
- 01Willian Sapirian took a penalty against coach's orders in a July 7 friendly versus Hapoel Haifa.
- 02Sapirian was substituted shortly after and faces possible departure from Maccabi Netanya.
- 03Coach Roni Levi enforces strict discipline regardless of player status.
- 04Netanya will not rush to sign a replacement foreign midfielder unless a better option arises.
- 05Goalkeeper Samuel Silva signed a two-year deal and will join training camp soon.
- 06Defender Hassan Hilo is a candidate to join, possibly leading to Beni Feldman’s loan.
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