Widow of Slain Footballer Lior Assulin Calls for Greater Sports World Tribute
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Moran Assulin, ex-wife of murdered footballer Lior Assulin, feels the sports world has not done enough to commemorate him. Lior Assulin, 43, was killed at the Nova festival on October 7, 2023, leaving three children. Moran recounted their last conversation and the difficult search for him. She hopes for more significant tributes from clubs like Beitar Jerusalem, while acknowledging recent events honoring his memory and positive recollections from sports figures.
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- Moran Assulin believes the sports world should do more to honor her murdered ex-husband, footballer Lior Assulin.
- Lior Assulin, 43, was killed at the Nova festival on October 7, 2023, leaving three children.
- Assulin played for prominent Israeli clubs including Beitar Jerusalem and Hapoel Be'er Sheva.
- She appealed to clubs, especially Beitar Jerusalem, for more significant commemorative ceremonies.
- Hundreds attended a recent event honoring Assulin on his birthday.
- Sports figures like Eli Ohana and Moshe Primo shared positive memories of Assulin.
Moran Assulin, the ex-wife of former footballer Lior Assulin, who was murdered at the age of 43 during the Hamas attack on the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023, has expressed disappointment with the sports world's commemoration of his memory. Lior Assulin, who played for clubs including Beitar Jerusalem, Hapoel Be'er Sheva, and Hapoel Petah Tikva, was killed while trying to escape the festival. He left behind three children.
Moran Assulin recounted her last conversation with Lior on October 6, the day before the attack, when he told her he was going to the party. She described the agonizing search for him after realizing he was in the south and the devastating news of his death, which arrived on Sunday, October 8, from his sister.
She remembered Lior as a devoted and fun-loving father and a charismatic individual who always looked for the good in situations. "He had a joy for life and an eternal smile," she said. Despite the ongoing grief, Moran Assulin stated that life continues, with events and celebrations, but Lior's absence is always felt.
Assulin specifically appealed to the sports community, including Beitar Jerusalem, a club Lior deeply loved, for more significant tributes. "I expected more from the sports world regarding Lior," she stated, mentioning that she had approached major clubs for ceremonies. She expressed hope that such gestures would still occur.
Recent events have honored Lior's memory, including a gathering on his birthday attended by hundreds, which warmed the family's hearts. Figures like Eyal Lachman are noted for consistently remembering Assulin and sharing new stories about him. Former players like Eli Ohana and Moshe Primo also shared fond memories, highlighting Assulin's excellent playing ability, fighting spirit, popularity in the locker room, and his ability to be the center of attention as both a player and a person.
Moran Assulin concluded by wishing for strength, positive change in the country, and happiness for their children.
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