Eran Zahavi Misses Football but Embraces New Ventures

Former Israeli football star Eran Zahavi, who has been retired from the Israeli league for over a year, expressed his longing for the sport while acknowledging that his playing days are behind him. Speaking ahead of a match between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Beitar Jerusalem, Zahavi stated, "I miss football. Definitely. We don't need to think about what we don't have right now, be thankful for what we have right now. The world belongs to the young." He is currently focused on a new padel project, describing it as something he deeply enjoys and hopes to advance. Zahavi also shared his insights on the upcoming Hapoel Tel Aviv vs. Beitar Jerusalem game, noting that while Beitar is under pressure, a wounded team can be dangerous. He praised Hapoel's strong start to the season and admitted that he misses these types of high-stakes matches. When asked about the Champions League, Zahavi found it difficult to pick a favorite early on but expressed skepticism about Jose Mourinho's chances, recalling a past encounter with him in the Champions League while playing for Maccabi Tel Aviv against Chelsea.