Widow of Hamas Victim Lior Assoulin Calls for Greater Sports World Tribute
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Moran Assoulin, ex-wife of murdered footballer Lior Assoulin, is disappointed by the lack of tribute from the sports world following his death at the Nova festival on October 7th. She has asked major clubs for a ceremony honoring him. Assoulin, who played for teams like Beitar Jerusalem, was 43 and left behind three children. She shared memories of his character and their life together, while also expressing hope for the future.
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- Moran Assoulin, widow of Hamas victim Lior Assoulin, seeks greater tribute from the sports world.
- Lior Assoulin, a former footballer, was murdered at age 43 during the October 7th Nova festival attack.
- Assoulin played for prominent Israeli clubs including Beitar Jerusalem, Hapoel Be'er Sheva, and Hapoel Petah Tikva.
- Moran Assoulin contacted major clubs, requesting a ceremony to honor her late husband.
- She described Lior Assoulin as a devoted father and a person with a strong zest for life.
- Recent events, including one on his birthday, have honored Assoulin's memory.
Moran Assoulin, the ex-wife of former footballer Lior Assoulin, who was murdered at the age of 43 during the October 7th Hamas attack on the Nova music festival near Kibbutz Re'im, has expressed disappointment with the sports community's response to his memory. She stated that she had approached major football clubs, including Beitar Jerusalem, a team Lior loved, requesting a ceremony in his honor, and hopes such a tribute will still occur.
Lior Assoulin, who also played for Hapoel Be'er Sheva and Hapoel Petah Tikva, was killed while trying to escape the festival. Moran Assoulin recounted their last conversation on October 6th, the day before the attack, when Lior mentioned he was going to a party. She described the agonizing wait and search for him after hearing about the events of October 7th, eventually receiving official confirmation of his death on Sunday, October 8th.
She remembered Lior as a devoted father to their three children and a vibrant individual with a "perpetual smile" and a positive outlook. Despite the ongoing grief, she acknowledged that life continues, with joys and events, but his absence is always felt. Moran Assoulin also noted recent events held in his memory, including a gathering on his birthday attended by hundreds, and highlighted the consistent remembrance by Eyal Lachman.
Former teammates and figures from the football world also shared fond memories. Eli Ohana described Assoulin as an excellent player and a "fighter" beloved in the locker room, always prioritizing the team. Moshé Primo recalled Assoulin as a central figure, both as a player and a person, who fostered a sense of camaraderie. Moran Assoulin also shared a humorous anecdote about Lior briefly leaving his team in Cyprus to return to Israel for his brother's wedding.
Looking forward, Moran Assoulin expressed wishes for strength, positive change in the country, and happiness for their children.
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