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Haifa Municipality Blocks Hapoel Haifa Training Ahead of Derby Over Payment Dispute
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First reported by Mako · 18 hours ago
What happened
Hapoel Haifa's access to its municipal training ground was blocked by Haifa city over unpaid fees, jeopardizing preparations ahead of the upcoming derby. The club criticized the municipality for budget cuts and unfair treatment despite its financial contributions to city facilities.
- 01Haifa municipality suspended Hapoel Haifa's use of Beit Nagler training ground over unpaid fees.
- 02The club returns from Bulgaria camp but faces uncertainty about training ahead of the derby.
- 03Municipality cut Hapoel Haifa's annual support budget to 29,000 shekels, sparking criticism.
- 04Hapoel Haifa funds millions yearly for city facilities and Sammy Ofer Stadium use.
- 05Despite a payment agreement, the city abruptly blocked training days before the derby.
- 06The club accuses the municipality of unfair treatment compared to better-funded rivals.
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