Background
In Episode 48 of the program "Closing the Loop" on Radio North, Adv. Tal Kaufman, Partner and Head of the Wealth Management and Intergenerational Transfer Department at ABADI & CO., hosted a fascinating panel of experts addressing the critical question: Who really closes the loop for athletes (Soccer players)?
The episode explored into the reality behind the peak moments on the field: a short career span, the body as a depreciating work tool, and the risk that a single injury could change the entire picture.
About the Program: "Closing the Loop"
"Closing the Loop" is a weekly platform that brings together the worlds of law, business, and society. In each episode, Adv. Tal Kaufman hosts influential figures for candid conversations about the challenges, successes, and behind-the-scenes stories of the Israeli economy, offering a legal and practical perspective alongside a warm and human touch.
The Athlete as a Business with an Expiration Date
The conversation explored the triangle between law, risk management, and personal responsibility, together with a distinguished panel of experts from the worlds of football and law:
- Kobi Baldev: A legendary former goalkeeper, former CEO and owner of Maccabi Netanya, and currently an expert in sports risk insurance.
- Niv Goldstein: An attorney specializing in insolvency, and former CEO of Maccabi Netanya and the Israel Football Association.
- Aviv Solomon: A football star and CEO of GNA, which provides financial guidance to athletes.
- Adv. Omer Lovoshitz: A partner in the Commercial Department and Head of the Consumer Law practice at ABADI & CO., as well as a devoted football fan.
- Adv. Gil Boker: An attorney in the Commercial Law Department at ABADI & CO., and an avid football fan.
All of them contributed a legal and strategic perspective on career management and life after retirement.
Managing Risk Amid the Emotions
The discussion in the episode revealed how to avoid an "insurance vacuum," what the most common financial mistakes of young athletes are, and how to preserve legal rights on the day after retirement.
Adv. Omer Lovoshitz emphasized the importance of early planning and precision in contracts, while Adv. Gil Boker connected the world of sports to the need for a holistic legal framework that protects the athlete as both a brand and a business.
You are invited to listen to the full recording of the program at the following link: Click here
