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Hapoel Kiryat Shmona Faces Fourth Season Away From Home Stadium Amid Ongoing Repairs
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First reported by Mako · Jul 28, 2026
What happened
Hapoel Kiryat Shmona continues its fourth season away from its home stadium due to extensive rocket damage in 2024. Renovations are ongoing, with hopes to return by mid-August, but delays and financial challenges persist. The club maintains strong performance despite the displacement.
- 01Hapoel Kiryat Shmona plays fourth season away from home due to 2024 rocket damage.
- 02Stadium repairs include major upgrades and are delayed by renewed conflict and funding limits.
- 03Only 4 million shekels received from the state; repair costs exceed this, with municipality funding much.
- 04Pitch replacement expected mid-August; team hopes to return to home stadium within 2-3 months.
- 05Coach Shai Berda stresses team’s success is due to football quality, not sympathy for displacement.
- 06Long-term absence from home stadium causes financial and logistical strain on the club.
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