Moshe Hogg introduced his new partner, Sheikh Hamed bin Khalifa, and declared: "We will prove that Muslims and Jews can work together" • Ben Khalifa: "La Familia Brainwashed Young"
Celebrating and the Ben Khalifa family
Photography:
Courtesy of Betar Jerusalem
Another significant milestone in the history of Betar Jerusalem was recorded today (Tuesday), when the club held a celebratory press conference in Dubai to present the agreement between Moshe Hogg and Sheikh Hamed bin Khalifa on the partnership owned by the club. The sheikh's son, Muhammad bin Khalifa, also attended the event. To serve as Eli Ohana's deputy.
"I am very excited," Fatah celebrates the press conference, "this is a historic moment for the club, and this is a historic moment for the two nations - Israel and the United Arab Emirates. This is the first fruit of the peace agreement between the countries. I am excited to introduce my new partners to Betar. Jerusalem, His Majesty Sheikh Hamed bin Khalifa and his son Muhammad. "
Celebrating added: "Ultimately, anyone who wants to benefit our club knows this is a great moment for us. In football we want to win titles and score goals and make fans happy. We want to prove to people all over the world that Jews and Muslims can do great and beautiful things together. This sport is a great way Begin".
Hamed bin Khalifa explained why he chose Betar Jerusalem for investment: "First of all, this is my personal investment and it has nothing to do with the United Arab Emirates as a country.
Betar is one of the five biggest teams in Israel, this is an opportunity to march the club forward. Protests by the fans? Do we accept the challenge, and want to be an example to both nations that Muslims and Jews can cooperate together. La Familia does not worry me. These are a bunch of young people. "They are brainwashed. We need to show them the enlightened way."
On the signing of an Arab player in Betar, Ben Khalifa said: "We are open to bringing in any talented player, no matter where he comes from and what his religion is."
The sheikh was asked if he would come to Jerusalem and replied: "Of course, I will come to the city and visit Teddy, meet the players in person and ask them anything they need."
Celebrating the protests of the La Familia fan organization: "We are not afraid of racists. This is part of what we want to change at the club. Jerusalem is a city for all religions. Anyone who stands in our way we will move it. They are young and they are racists because of ignorance. We want to stop brainwashing And show them by personal example that Muslims and Jews can work together. We are not tolerant of extreme violence and racism. Zero tolerance. We tell these young people, and the adults who lead them that we will fight them and if necessary we will go with them to the police and sue them in court. We will certainly accept this challenge and win it. "
Muhammad bin Khalifa, who will serve as Eli Ohana's deputy, said: "I have no experience in managing football, but I have a passion and love for football, because it is a beautiful game that brings peace and unites people. We will bring in every player who can advance Betar.
I have loved football since I was little, and we had a challenge at this club and we hope to take it to the next level.
We want to get closer to the players and the fans and we also hope to win titles. "
As you may recall, yesterday the two signed the agreement and made a historic step in the history of the yellow-black club.
The sheikh, who is considered one of the most respected people in the UAE, and part of the royal family, has acquired after 50 long negotiations about 50 percent of the club's ownership, with a commitment to his investment of more than NIS 300 million over the next ten years.
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