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Hapoel Tel Aviv Basketball Faces Fan Backlash with Under 1,000 Season Tickets Sold Amid Owner Dispute

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First reported by Mako · 21 hours ago

What happened

Hapoel Tel Aviv basketball is facing a fan boycott with fewer than 1,000 season tickets renewed amid disputes with owner Ofer Yanai and controversial venue changes. This contrasts with the football team’s strong fan support under a different owner. The club may open ticket sales to the public after the renewal deadline passed.

01Fewer than 1,000 of 4,500 eligible basketball fans renewed season tickets for Hapoel Tel Aviv.
02Owner Ofer Yanai’s move to Menora Arena and EuroLeague advance payment demands sparked fan backlash.
03Fans must accept possible games at rival Maccabi’s arena, deepening the rift with ownership.
04Football department under Edmond Safra enjoys strong fan support with over 17,000 season tickets sold.
05Basketball club may open ticket sales to the public due to low renewal numbers.
06The crisis highlights a growing divide between basketball fans and the club’s management.

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