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Former Maccabi Assistant Coach Recalls Hostile Rivalry With Hapoel Tel Aviv
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First reported by N12 · 2 hours ago
What happened
Josep Maria Berrocal, former Maccabi Tel Aviv assistant coach, recounted intense rivalry with Hapoel Tel Aviv, including hostile fan behavior and internal team conflicts during 2023-2024. He praised the Menora Mivtachim Arena atmosphere despite challenges that led to his departure amid team upheaval.
- 01Josep Maria Berrocal was assistant coach for Maccabi Tel Aviv during 2023-2024.
- 02Maccabi nearly reached the Final Four both years before team breakup due to war and departures.
- 03Berrocal experienced hostile acts from Hapoel Tel Aviv fans, including slashed tires.
- 04He praised the Menora Mivtachim Arena as the best basketball atmosphere he encountered.
- 05Internal coaching disagreements at Maccabi were intense and frequent.
- 06Berrocal highlighted the pressure and rivalry when playing against Hapoel Tel Aviv.
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