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Former Israeli Premier League Player Lamaq Benda Confirms He Is Safe but Refuses Return to Italian Club Lecce

How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

67% center
Center 2Right 1

First reported by Mako · Jul 30, 2026

What happened

Former Israeli footballer Lamaq Benda, who disappeared from Italian club Lecce's training, confirmed he is safe but refuses to return to the team. His contract runs through next season, but he does not plan to play for Lecce, and a prior offer from Saudi club Al-Fateh is off the table.

  • 01Lamaq Benda disappeared from Lecce's pre-season training starting July 12, raising concerns.
  • 02Benda sent a message confirming he is safe but refuses to return to Lecce or Italy.
  • 03His contract with Lecce lasts through next season, but he is unwilling to continue there.
  • 04Lecce has not offered Benda a contract renewal.
  • 05Saudi club Al-Fateh previously offered Benda a lucrative deal but has since moved on.
  • 06The situation is likely a dispute between player and club, not a serious incident.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
OrganizationsMaccabi Petah Tikva, Maccabi Netanya, Lecce, Sky Italia, Al-Fateh
PlacesItaly, Saudi Arabia

Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

N12Center · HebrewJul 30, 2026
Former Israeli Premier League Player Lamaq Benda Confirms He Is Safe but Refuses Return to Italian Club Lecce
MakoCenter · HebrewJul 30, 2026
Former Israeli Premier League Player Lamaq Benda Confirms He Is Safe but Refuses Return to Italian Club Lecce
Now 14Right · HebrewJul 30, 2026
Former Maccabi Petah Tikva Player Lamka Banda Disappears Amid Saudi Offer and Family Drama
MakoCenter · HebrewJul 30, 2026
Former Maccabi Netanya Player Lamka Benda Disappears, Misses Lecce Training for 18 Days

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