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Maccabi Haifa Weighs Brazilian Defender Pedrao's Future Amid Recovery Signs
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First reported by Mako · Jul 15, 2026
What happened
Maccabi Haifa defeated Ironi Kiryat Yam 2-0 with Brazilian defender Pedrao scoring as he recovers from injury. The club is undecided on his future but may keep him while pursuing another foreign defender. Several players missed the match due to injuries, while young wingers impressed.
- 01Maccabi Haifa beat Ironi Kiryat Yam 2-0 with Pedrao scoring his first goal since injury.
- 02Pedrao shows recovery but his future at Haifa remains undecided, with a possible contract extension.
- 03Haifa aims to sign a foreign defender, with Emanuel Iyo among the candidates.
- 04Adam Grimberg returned to play after injury; several players missed the match due to injuries.
- 05Young wingers Iyad Khalaily and Yair Mordechai impressed and compete for starting roles.
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