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Maccabi Tel Aviv Sponsor Eric Steilman Offers $120 Million to Buy Recanati Family Shares
How 6 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By אפרת עמורבן, חדשות ynet
First reported by Walla · Aug 2, 2026
What happened
Eric Steilman, main sponsor of Maccabi Tel Aviv, has offered $120 million to buy the Recanati family's 58 percent stake in the club. Meanwhile, the Recanati family plans to sell half of their shares (29 percent) to American sports executive Jason Levine, with other shareholders having 30 days to exercise their right of first refusal.
- 01Eric Steilman offers $120 million for Recanati family's 58% stake in Maccabi Tel Aviv.
- 02Steilman's new offer exceeds his previous $100 million bid and prior $50 million Federman deal.
- 03Recanati family plans to sell 29% of shares to American businessman Jason Levine.
- 04Levine is a sports executive with NBA and football team management experience.
- 05Other shareholders have 30 days to exercise their right of first refusal on the 29% stake.
- 06Sale to Levine could be finalized as early as this week.
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Full coverage · 6 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
CalcalistUnrated · HebrewAug 2, 2026
Maccabi Tel Aviv Sponsor Eric Steilman Offers $120 Million to Buy Recanati Family Shares
YnetCenter · HebrewAug 2, 2026
Maccabi Tel Aviv Sponsor Shtilman Offers $120 Million to Buy Recanati Family's Club Shares
MakoCenter · HebrewAug 2, 2026
Rapid CEO Upgrades Offer to Buy Majority Stake in Maccabi Tel Aviv from Recanati Family
N12Center · HebrewAug 2, 2026
Rapid CEO Eric Shtilman Raises Offer to Buy Majority Stake in Maccabi Tel Aviv
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