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Ironi Rehovot Forms Unified Football Club for 2026/27 Season in Liga Alef South

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First reported by Walla · 3 hours ago

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Ironi Rehovot is launching a unified football club for the 2026/27 season in Liga Alef South, replacing Ironi Marmorek's league spot. The three-year agreement between Maccabi Sha'arayim and Ironi Marmorek establishes a private association to manage the club, with youth and women's teams handled separately. The municipality will oversee continuation decisions after three years.

01Ironi Rehovot will field one unified club in Liga Alef South starting 2026/27, replacing Ironi Marmorek.
02The three-year agreement involves Maccabi Sha'arayim and Ironi Marmorek, who remain independent in Liga Gimel.
03A private association will manage the senior team, with a CEO appointed to hire the coach.
04Youth teams will play under Ironi Rehovot, while Maccabi Rehovot manages women's and girls' football.
05Disputes will be resolved by Rehovot's sports director, Benny Ben Zaken.
06Player transfer revenues go to the senior club's managing body, and the club will operate on an approved budget.

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