Ironi Tiberias Faces Salary Delays as Court Hearing Set Over Guarantees

Ironi Tiberias is facing a fresh financial crisis as the payment of salaries for players and staff has been delayed once again. The club announced on Tuesday that while payroll documents were submitted on time to the Budget Control Board to be funded through bank guarantees, the guarantors have filed for a temporary injunction to block the execution of these funds. A court hearing on the matter has been scheduled for November 23.

Club management is pressing to seize the guarantees in order to disburse the pending wages as quickly as possible, but must await the court's decision. Concurrently, Aryeh Klemanzon announced his intention to terminate an agreement with a leasing company that provides several vehicles for the club's operations.

These setbacks arrive on the heels of an announced restructuring and stabilization process overseen by court-appointed trustee Adv. Liza Hadad. Tiberias leadership has previously emphasized its commitment to finding financial solutions to salvage the season without offloading players. However, the situation remains precarious. Last week, center-back Sambinha departed for Portugal after going unpaid since July, signaling his intent to sue the club.

Despite the turbulence, the club stated that the trustee and Tiberias Mayor Yossi Ben David are collaborating to secure solutions, prioritizing wage settlements and the protection of player and staff rights.

"The well-being of our players, staff members, and the future of the club remain our top priority. All parties are acting responsibly and with determination to ensure the team's stability and the continuation of its professional activities," the club stated, adding that it will provide further updates following the scheduled hearing.