Former Maccabi Coach Lazetić Attends Israel Match, Eyes Return
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- Former coach Žarko Lazetić attended Israel's match in Serbia.
- Lazetić expressed a desire to coach in Israel again.
- He met with former players and praised one player.
- Lazetić was recently fired from a Saudi club.
Former Maccabi Tel Aviv coach Žarko Lazetić attended Israel's 1-1 draw against Ireland in Bačka Topola, Serbia, on October 5, 2026. Despite the match being closed to the public, Israeli national team officials invited Lazetić, who previously coached in Serbia, to watch the players, particularly those he managed in Israel. Lazetić toured the Bačka Topola facility before the game. Following the match, Lazetić praised player Asaf Tzur, stating he "will go far." He also spoke with players Roy Revivo, Dor Turgeman, and Dor Peretz, who played under him, and with official Zuarz. Lazetić expressed his hope to coach in Israel again in the future. The 44-year-old coach was recently dismissed from Al-Taawoun in Saudi Arabia and returned to Serbia. Reports in Bulgarian media suggested he was a candidate for the coach position at CSKA Sofia, but that move did not materialize.
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