Maccabi Haifa Denies Claims and Calls on Beitar Jerusalem to Apologize

First reported by Walla · 2 hours ago

What happened

Maccabi Haifa firmly denied Beitar Jerusalem's accusations against its CEO regarding the President's Award committee, called for an apology, and praised Beitar's community efforts while reaffirming its own commitment to social contributions.

• 01Maccabi Haifa denies CEO Itzik Ovadia contacted President's Award committee members.
• 02Haifa congratulates Beitar Jerusalem on winning the President's Award and values community work.
• 03Haifa criticizes Beitar's statement as unprofessional and calls for an apology.
• 04Both clubs are recognized for their contributions to Israeli society and football.
• 05Haifa urges respectful dialogue, noting Beitar's recent positive developments.

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WallaCenter · Hebrew27 minutes ago

Maccabi Haifa Denies Claims and Calls on Beitar Jerusalem to Apologize

N12Center · Hebrew55 minutes ago

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

MakoCenter · Hebrew55 minutes ago

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

N12Center · Hebrew2 hours ago

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

MakoCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

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

Now 14Right · Hebrew2 hours ago

Beitar Jerusalem Denounces Maccabi Haifa CEO Over Community Award Dispute

N12Center · Hebrew2 hours ago

Beitar Jerusalem Criticizes Maccabi Haifa CEO Over Community Award Controversy

MakoCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

Beitar Jerusalem Criticizes Maccabi Haifa CEO Over Community Award Controversy

MakoCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

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

N12Center · Hebrew2 hours ago

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

MakoCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

Beitar Jerusalem Slams Maccabi Haifa CEO Over Community Award Controversy

N12Center · Hebrew2 hours ago

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

WallaCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

Beitar Jerusalem Criticizes Maccabi Haifa CEO Over Community Award Dispute

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