Former Maccabi Coach Lazetić Attends Israel Match, Eyes Return

Former Maccabi Tel Aviv coach Žarko Lazetić was present at the Serbian stadium to watch Israel's 1-1 draw against Ireland on Thursday. Although the match was closed to the public, Israeli national team officials invited Lazetić, who previously coached at Bačka Topola, to observe the players, particularly those he managed in the past. Lazetić toured the Bačka Topola facilities before the game and praised player Assaf Tzur, predicting a bright future for him. He also spoke with players Roy Revivo, Dor Turgeman, and Dor Peretz, who played under him, and with official Zuarz. Lazetić expressed his desire to coach in Israel again in the future. The 44-year-old Serbian coach was recently dismissed from Al-Taawoun in Saudi Arabia and returned to Serbia. Earlier reports suggested he was a candidate for the coaching position at CSKA Sofia, but that move did not materialize.