Ironi Tiberias issued its first statement since the exposure of the "illegal infusions" affair, denying that players received any prohibited substances. Club owner Ben Goldfarb was quoted as saying saline infusions for muscle recovery 'are not Case 4,000' and that 'they are trying to frame us.'
Ironi Tiberias released its first reaction to the 'illegal infusions' affair, following reports that players were allegedly given prohibited substances via IV drips. Owner Ben Goldfarb dismissed the accusations, comparing them unfavorably to the high-profile Case 4,000 corruption probe, and insisted the club gave athletes only saline for recovery. No details on the investigation's status or any formal charges were provided in the statement. The affair was first reported earlier this week by N12, which broke the story citing unnamed sources. The club's denial has not yet been corroborated by additional sources.
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