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Man UTD greets Maccabi on joining UNICEF

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Maccabi Tel Aviv’s new partnership with UNICEF was announced at its Gala Event on April 30. As a result of this cooperation Maccabi Tel Aviv has joined an exclusive group of European clubs including FC Barcelona and Manchester United. Maccabi Tel Aviv were honored to receive a message from the CEO of the Manchester United Foundation who sent their greetings to the club on becoming the newest member of .the UNICEF family.

LETTER UNITED

"Dear Martin and Sheran,

I understand that Tel Aviv FC is now entering into a partnership with UNICEF and as such I am pleased to welcome you to the family of clubs that hold a relationship with UNICEF.

We have been working with UNICEF since 1999 and in this time United for UNICEF has impacted on the lives of more than 3.4 million children. Over the past 15 years the world has changed a lot but the knowledge that some of the children who have been supported by the partnership have survived and thrived; are now healthy, economically independent adults, parents themselves raising the next generation is a legacy that we are hugely proud of. Partnering with UNIFCEF does not just deliver immediate impact but helps to positively influence and change the future of those communities we have supported.

Manchester United has fans around the world and through our partnership with UNICEF we have supported vulnerable children in many of the countries where our fans live. We are currently working closely with UNICEF on a child protection program in Vietnam and I will be flying out later in the year to spend a week with UNICEF staff on the ground, to help the development of a football and life skills component which will help engagement within the local community.

I look forward to hearing more about your involvement with UNICEF as the partnership develops and Sheran, we looking forward to hearing how you and your teammates get involved in the great work that UNICEF do through your partnership with them.

Yours sincerely

John Shiels

Chief Executive"

 

MARTIN BAIN’S RESPONSE TO FINAL LEAGUE FIXTURE

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MARTIN BAIN’S RESPONSE TO FINAL LEAGUE FIXTURE

In response to the League Management’s decision this morning with regards to the date and kickoff time of Maccabi Tel Aviv’s final home match against Maccabi Petah Tikva, CEO Martin Bain expressed his anguish in a statement. 

“Maccabi Tel Aviv FC is extremely disappointed that there is very little regard to the fact that as a club there should be a recognition of how our success is a benefit to the whole of Israeli football and as such we feel we should be given assistance and not have to deal with such short sightedness. Our initial request and further strong representation to the League Management to play our match earlier than a 20:55 kick-off next Monday night for a number of reasons. First and foremost we have more international players than any other Israeli club and with an important international against Bosnia on June 12th we would have thought that by playing our last match earlier the extra days of rest would have been of enormous benefit to the International coach and his team.  If one adds the European qualifiers scheduled for July 13th – 14th and with the players reporting for pre-season training on June 21st and 26th limits their rest even further. 

 

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It may seem like 48 hours only but given these players after a long hard season which began in June last season, will now have an even shorter close season the decision does not make any sense. The promotion of Israeli football can be achieved by the success of the clubs in Europe regardless of their identity so to my understanding everything should be done to assist them. 

 

 

As a Club we feel extremely disappointed about this issue especially as it has happened for the last two years and once again has been ignored. The date (Monday) is not the only issue for the Club looking forward but also the 20:55 kick-off time which now limits our plans for the presentation of the trophy and celebrating the Championship which forces us now to work within a very limited timescale and therefore have to revisit any plans the League Management might have wished to have had”. 

 

 

Yoav Ziv’s special Message

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After winning the State Cup and achieving the historical Treble, Yoav Ziv opens his heart and shares the sweet moments from the past week in his own words: "Last night was once in a lifetime experience"

"I can say with complete confidence that last night was a remarkable night, a truly terrific game for our fans and everyone who follows Israeli football. Fans from both sides filled every corner of the stadium and created an unforgettable atmosphere. I want to praise Hapoel Be'er Sheva, they have great players and I wish them all the best in the future.

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The conditions were not ideal for us, as we had to improvise in defense, but we were able to hold our ground. We played as a unit, not as 11 individual players. It felt like we were 24 players on the pitch. We really felt like our friends who could not play were running next to us.

I would like to share a little story about Carlos Garica. He really tried to be fit for the final. When he realized we would not be able to play, he got very emotional. Carlos is a foreigner, but his reaction proved his connection to the club and his teammates. I think that his story can explain our team spirit this season.

People are quick to decide who is good enough for the Champions League and who is not, but they forget that the domestic league is our bread and butter. The quality of the personnel in this club is very high. People like Sheran Yeini, Gal Alberman and myself, who played for the club during the difficult periods a few years ago know how to appreciate the transformation the club went through in the past three years.

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There was a moment during the game when I looked up to the stands and tears were streaming down my face. I remembered what Pako told us before the game-we have the opportunity to live the dream, a dream every child has before becoming a professional footballer. For a moment, I looked up and realized that this dream is coming true-for my teammates and myself.

I have to add a word about Sheran Yeini, who finished his ten-year period in Maccabi. Personally, I think that he deserved to lift the cup on his own, as he is finished a chapter in Maccabi. I am sure he will be successful the Netherlands. We are all cheering for him. He is a terrific player and a fantastic human being. Gal Alberman and I were very moved by his gesture. Sheran deserved to lift the cup but he chose to share this moment with us. I will carry that moment for the rest of my life, because of Sheran and because of this great club".

 

 

 

THE SHACHAR BRICKMAN MEMORIAL TROPHY

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Maccabi Tel Aviv FC held their annual Shachar Brickman memorial game at Kiryat Shalom 

On Thursday, Maccabi Tel Aviv Football club played its annual testimonial match in memory of Shachar Brickman, a devoted fan of the club. Brickman, son of Gidon Brickman, past chairman of Maccabi Tel Aviv and the Israeli Council of Sports Betting, died at the age of 38 after a serious illness. Since 2009 the Youth team, Maccabi Tel Aviv "Shachar", has been named in his honour and today at the Kiryat Shalom training ground the traditional memorial match in his memory was played against Bnei Yehuda. Maccabi’s CEO Martin Bain was also present at the event.

The game itself was played in three periods of 30 minutes each. Maccabi Tel Aviv ‘Shachar’ won the match that ended in a 4:2 to Maccabi. The crowd that was present at Kiryat Shalom enjoyed a combined youth team from the squad that recently won the league championship, and also the U-17’s players that are future to take the place of the players that are about to end their road at the youth department.

At the conclusion of the match a ceremony was held in which the players who participated in the match were handed out medallions to the players, and the Cup to the Maccabi Tel Aviv ‘Shachar’.

 

New store opens at the Cinema City complex

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Maccabi Tel Aviv opens its newest merchandise store at the Cinema City in Rishon LeZion

Following the successful launch of the Tel Aviv store, Maccabi Tel Aviv decided to add a new sales point. As customary in the world’s biggest sports teams, the new store will offer a wide range of official Maccabi Tel Aviv products, starting from the official Adidas match jersey, casual wear, kids and baby clothing and the MACCABI HOME Collection.

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The new store provides a new shopping experience for Maccabi supporters, in addition to the stores in Tel Aviv, Kiryat Shalom and the online store. The club has chosen the Cinema City complex as the new store location based on market research that showed a large number of fans in the area. In addition, the complex provides a family friendly environment for shopping and entertainment.

The club’s CEO Martin Bain:

"Maccabi Tel Aviv is expanding its merchandising arm recognizing the demand from our supporters for quality retail products. We are working hard to make it easier and more accessible for our fans to enjoy a Maccabi experience as they browse our expanding product range".

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Designers Alon Fishman and Naor Golan were inspired by merchandise stores of the biggest clubs in the world. The store offers a unique shopping experience, dedicated to Maccabi Tel Aviv. The new store offers ample parking and convenient working hours. In addition, starting next season, the store will offer a ticket service. 

Available products:

Adidas official match jersey by Adidas, Maccabi Tel Aviv new championship collection, branded gift packs, baby collection, 'New Era' caps and many more!

Opening hours:

Sunday-Wednesday 10:30am-11:00pm

Thursday 10:30am-midnight

Friday 10:00am-01:00am

Saturday 10:00am-midnight

Store address:

Yaldei Teheran 3, Rishon Lezion West

Driving directions:

Highway 20 (Ayalon highway): Exit at Moshe Dayan interchange and head east onto Moshe Dayan boulevard. Turn left at Avraham Bar St. followed by an immediate left turn left turn onto Yaldei Teheran St.

Highway 4 heading south: Exit at Rishon LeZion Interchange. Make a right turn onto Moshe Dayan Boulevard. Turn right onto Avraham Bar St. followed by an immediate left turn left turn onto Yaldei Teheran St.

Highway 4 heading north: Exit at Reshon LeZion interchange. Continue to Moshe Dayan Boulevard. Turn right at Avraham Bar St. followed by an immediate left onto Yaldei Teheran St.

Public transport:

From Rishon LeZion:

Eged: 5, 83, 173, 84, 17, 14, 303, 20, 8 

Dan: 19, 129

From Tel Aviv:

Eged: 303, 83, 192

Dan: 129, 10, 19

From Hulon:

Eged: 20, 85

Dan: 19

From Bat Yam:

Eged: 83, 85

Dan: 10, 19

From Ashdod:

Connex: 282, 284

 

 

“We proved that we are the best “

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A memorable night for Maccabi Tel Aviv as they won State Cup final and thus completed the treble. Fans, players, coaches and staff celebrated the big victory and the historical achievement.

Captain, Sheran Yeini, who missed the game due to an injury said at the end: “I was a regular fan today and I had an incredible experience supporting the team from the stands. The fans generated an amazing atmosphere and the guys responded with a great game.”
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Yeini explained the difference between playing and supporting from the stands: “As a player, you know how to absorb these energies to help you do the things you need to do on the pitch. As a fan on the other hand, I didn’t know how to channel these emotions when they erupted. It’s such a remarkable feeling, which makes it really fun to be a supporter. Personally, today is my happiest day at Maccabi and the saddest. It feels like I see the team from a different place. My move in the summer feels real all of a sudden. There is less tension of winning or losing now that I truly realize that I am leaving Maccabi”.

Top scorer Eran Zahavi, who added another goal to his tally added: “The squad, the club and the amazing fans got what they deserved. Everybody is doing a fantastic job here. We proved that we are the best and I hope we can continue to improve.”

 

“People keep saying the Maccabi is dependent on me, which makes me feel uncomfortable, because my teammates make me the player that I am. It is time to give them the credit they deserve. They do great things on the pitch and the fact I score more goals shouldn’t mean anything”, said Zahavi on his teammates. “I have another personal goal to achieve. As a team, we will start our journey in two months with new objectives”.

 

Maharan Radi who scored the last goal of the night said: “I learned to make the best out of any situation, whether it is good or bad. The win today proves to me that I managed to build the right mental characteristics to succeed. We have been raising expectations throughout the season and we want the team to keep progressing. It is safe to say that the club is more dominant than it was three years ago.”