Barak Bakhar Resigns as Maccabi Haifa Coach

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Coach Barak Bakhar announced his resignation as coach of Maccabi Haifa. Bakhar, who coached the team in the last three terms, ended his stint with the Greens after the 0:4 loss to Netanya, the team's third defeat. In tears, Bakhar said he tried to do everything and that the club needs new blood.

Following the resignation, candidates for the appointment were considered. Omer Peretz and Barak Yitzhaki were at the top of the list of Israeli candidates, and the club also examined the option of bringing in a foreign coach. Lior Refaelov, the professional director, is interested in Omer Peretz, but Hapoel Petah Tikva said they were not approached on the matter.

The resignation came at a financial cost to the coach. According to reports, Bakhar gave up a sum of about 200,000 euros that he was due to receive had he continued in his position or been dismissed by the management.