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Hapoel Tel Aviv Denounces Former Coach Masai Dego's 1.7 Million Shekel Lawsuit

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First reported by N12 · 2 hours ago

What happened

Hapoel Tel Aviv strongly rejects former coach Masai Dego's 1.7 million shekel lawsuit, calling it an audacious and unfounded claim more than a year after their split.

  • 01Masai Dego sued Hapoel Tel Aviv for 1.7 million shekels over a year after leaving.
  • 02Hapoel Tel Aviv called the lawsuit a bad faith and absurdly inflated demand.
  • 03The club accused Dego of seeking payment without working despite a high salary.
  • 04Hapoel Tel Aviv stated their league promotion happened despite, not because of, Dego.
  • 05The dispute reveals ongoing tensions between the former coach and the club.

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N12Center · Hebrew2 hours ago
Hapoel Tel Aviv Denounces Former Coach Masai Dego's 1.7 Million Shekel Lawsuit
MakoCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Hapoel Tel Aviv Denounces Former Coach Masai Dego's 1.7 Million Shekel Lawsuit

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