Bitterness Erupts Between Beitar Jerusalem and Maccabi Haifa Over Presidential Award Outcome

First reported by Walla · 5 hours ago

What happened

Beitar Jerusalem won the President's Award for community contribution for the first time, sparking a bitter dispute with Maccabi Haifa. Beitar accused Maccabi Haifa's CEO Itzik Ovadia of trying to undermine the award, which Haifa denied and demanded an apology. Despite tensions, Maccabi Haifa congratulated Beitar and respected the committee's decision.

• 01Beitar Jerusalem won the President's Award for the first time after a close vote against Maccabi Haifa.
• 02Beitar accused Maccabi Haifa CEO Itzik Ovadia of sending inappropriate messages to committee members.
• 03Beitar called Ovadia "a very small CEO" trying to intimidate the award process.
• 04Maccabi Haifa denied all accusations and demanded an apology from Beitar Jerusalem.
• 05Haifa emphasized respect for the award and congratulated Beitar on their win.
• 06Beitar acknowledged Maccabi Haifa's community contributions despite the conflict.

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SrugimRight · Hebrew19 minutes ago

Bitterness Erupts Between Beitar Jerusalem and Maccabi Haifa Over Presidential Award Outcome

WallaCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago

Maccabi Haifa Denies Claims and Calls on Beitar Jerusalem to Apologize

N12Center · Hebrew3 hours ago

Maccabi Haifa Denies Contact in Beitar Jerusalem Award Dispute, Calls for Apology

MakoCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago

Maccabi Haifa Denies Contact Allegations and Calls on Beitar Jerusalem to Apologize

N12Center · Hebrew4 hours ago

Committee Members Behind Choosing Beitar Jerusalem for President's Award Revealed Amid Controversy

MakoCenter · Hebrew4 hours ago

Committee Members Behind Choosing Beitar Jerusalem for President's Award Revealed Amid Controversy

Now 14Right · Hebrew4 hours ago

Beitar Jerusalem Denounces Maccabi Haifa CEO Over Community Award Dispute

N12Center · Hebrew4 hours ago

Beitar Jerusalem Criticizes Maccabi Haifa CEO Over Community Award Controversy

MakoCenter · Hebrew4 hours ago

Beitar Jerusalem Criticizes Maccabi Haifa CEO Over Community Award Controversy

MakoCenter · Hebrew4 hours ago

Beitar Jerusalem Accuses Maccabi Haifa CEO Itzik Ovadia of Undermining Club in President's Award Dispute

N12Center · Hebrew4 hours ago

Beitar Jerusalem Accuses Maccabi Haifa CEO Itzik Ovadia of Undermining Club in President's Award Contest

MakoCenter · Hebrew4 hours ago

Beitar Jerusalem Slams Maccabi Haifa CEO Over Community Award Controversy

N12Center · Hebrew4 hours ago

Beitar Jerusalem Criticizes Maccabi Haifa CEO After President's Award Controversy

WallaCenter · Hebrew5 hours ago

Beitar Jerusalem Criticizes Maccabi Haifa CEO Over Community Award Dispute

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