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Kiryat Shmona Coach Shay Barda Prepares for Season Opener Against Maccabi Petah Tikva
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First reported by Mako · 21 minutes ago
What happened
Kiryat Shmona coach Shay Barda prepares for the Israeli Premier League season opener against Maccabi Petah Tikva, emphasizing team focus and realistic goals. CEO Yossi Edri comments on player Ogrisa's status amid transfer rumors. The league begins this weekend with high expectations for a competitive season.
- 01Israeli Premier League season starts this weekend with Kiryat Shmona visiting Maccabi Petah Tikva.
- 02Coach Shay Barda enters his fourth year at Kiryat Shmona, aiming to improve on past seasons.
- 03Barda stresses team focus and preparation for a tough opening match.
- 04He sets pragmatic goals, acknowledging strong competition from six wealthy clubs.
- 05CEO Yossi Edri denies forced player retention and discusses Ogrisa's transfer clause.
- 06No offers meeting Ogrisa's 400,000 euro exit clause have been received yet.
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