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Public Clash Erupts Over Ownership Claims at Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball Club
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First reported by Walla · 5 hours ago
What happened
Arik Shtilman accused Guy Harel of secretly joining investor Jason Levine to acquire shares in Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball club, claims Harel vehemently denied. The dispute has intensified public debate over the club's ownership transparency and future management.
- 01Arik Shtilman claims Guy Harel is secretly partnering with Jason Levine to own Maccabi Tel Aviv shares.
- 02Shtilman calls the alleged deal a humiliation for club owner Shimon Rokanti and fans.
- 03Guy Harel denies the accusations, calling them lies and misinformation.
- 04Shtilman highlights the ownership structure's secrecy, registered in Delaware to hide shareholders.
- 05The dispute fuels ongoing tensions about Maccabi Tel Aviv's investor transparency and management.
- 06Harel serves as a mediator between Levine and the club, rejecting all ownership claims against him.
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