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Eyal Berkovich Deal to Acquire Hapoel Nof HaGalil Falls Through Amid Negotiation Disputes
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First reported by Mako · Jul 13, 2026
What happened
Eyal Berkovich's planned acquisition of Hapoel Nof HaGalil has fallen apart due to disagreements over contract terms and financial guarantees. Despite previous attempts and efforts to clear the club's debts, negotiations broke down after Berkovich's lawyer requested changes. Attempts to revive the deal are ongoing but face low chances of success.
- 01Eyal Berkovich's bid to buy Hapoel Nof HaGalil collapsed over contract and financial disputes.
- 02The deal was nearly finalized before Berkovich's lawyer sought to alter agreement clauses.
- 03Gil Baram pledged to clear the club's debts and postponed a family trip to do so.
- 04This is the third failed attempt by Berkovich to acquire the club in recent years.
- 05Berkovich was to gain control of the club and its youth department under the deal.
- 06Negotiations were led by Nir Berkovich, Eyal's brother, but no resolution is expected soon.
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