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Former Owner Eyal Segal Shows Loyalty by Buying Season Tickets for Maccabi Netanya Fans

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First reported by N12 · Aug 4, 2026

What happened

Former Maccabi Netanya owner Eyal Segal purchased seven season tickets to support the club amid slow sales. Segal previously saved the club from financial crisis by investing millions. Key players Basem Za'arura and Alon Azougi are set to return for a critical match against Hapoel Petah Tikva.

  • 01Maccabi Netanya's season ticket sales are slow, with 2,300 sold compared to last year.
  • 02Former owner Eyal Segal bought seven tickets, choosing to sit with the fan section.
  • 03Segal invested about 40 million shekels to save the club nearly ten years ago.
  • 04Striker Basem Za'arura will return to the starting lineup for a crucial upcoming match.
  • 05Defender Alon Azougi is recovering from a shoulder injury and expected to return soon.
  • 06Captain Karam Jaber will resume his starting role, replacing Azougi.

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N12Center · HebrewAug 4, 2026
Former Owner Eyal Segal Shows Loyalty by Buying Season Tickets for Maccabi Netanya Fans
MakoCenter · HebrewAug 4, 2026
Former Owner Eyal Segal Shows Loyalty by Buying Season Tickets for Maccabi Netanya Fans

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