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Canadian striker who nearly joined Maccabi Haifa starts at the World Cup
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
100% centerFirst reported by Mako · Jun 12, 2026
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What happened
Canada’s Tani Oluwaseyi, who nearly signed for Maccabi Haifa in 2024, is starting against Bosnia at the World Cup. Since then, his value has surged, and he is now under contract with Villarreal until 2030.
- 01Tani Oluwaseyi nearly signed for Maccabi Haifa two years ago.
- 02He is starting for Canada against Bosnia at the World Cup.
- 03He was sold for 7.5 million euros after a breakout MLS season.
- 04His market value rose from 3 million euros to 7 million euros.
- 05Oluwaseyi is under contract with Villarreal until 2030.
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