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Maccabi Tel Aviv Sponsor Alleges Recanati Family Illegally Bought Shares, Deceiving Other Owners
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First reported by Ynet · Aug 6, 2026
What happened
Arik Shtilman, sponsor of Maccabi Tel Aviv, accuses the Recanati family of illegally buying Federman shares and deceiving other shareholders, challenging the legality of the recent ownership changes involving businessman Jason Levine.
- 01Arik Shtilman accuses Recanati family of illegally acquiring Federman shares in Maccabi Tel Aviv.
- 02Recanatis allegedly concealed a July 6 deal with Jason Levine to sell 29% of shares.
- 03Shtilman claims Levine financed the deal and right of first refusal was never properly exercised.
- 04The concealment invalidates the Federman share purchase and triggers rights on Recanati shares.
- 05Recent ownership changes included Shtilman joining as a new shareholder.
- 06Other shareholders hold stakes: Mizrahi 14.5%, Deitsch 17.5%, Ashkenazi 10%.
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Full coverage · 4 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
YnetCenter · HebrewAug 7, 2026
Maccabi Tel Aviv Sponsor Alleges Recanati Family Illegally Bought Shares, Deceiving Other Owners
N12Center · HebrewAug 7, 2026
Racnati Family Sells Half Their Shares in Maccabi Tel Aviv to US Firm for $50 Million
MakoCenter · HebrewAug 7, 2026
Racnati Family Sells Half Their Shares in Maccabi Tel Aviv to US Company for $50 Million
WallaCenter · HebrewAug 7, 2026
Recanati Family Sells Half Their Stake in Maccabi Tel Aviv to American Investor Jason Levin
YnetCenter · HebrewAug 7, 2026
Maccabi Tel Aviv Ownership Changes as Jason Levine Buys 29% Stake from Recanati Family
MakoCenter · HebrewAug 6, 2026
Jason Levien Set to Acquire 29% Stake in Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball Club
N12Center · HebrewAug 6, 2026
Jason Levien Set to Acquire 29% Stake in Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball Club
MakoCenter · HebrewAug 6, 2026
American Businessman Jason Levin Nears Purchase of 29% Stake in Maccabi Tel Aviv
N12Center · HebrewAug 6, 2026
American Businessman Jason Levine Nears 29% Stake in Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball
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