Lior Assulin's Family Debates Participation in Memorial Football Match
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
The family of Lior Assulin, a former footballer murdered on October 7th, is undecided about participating in a memorial exhibition match organized by his former club, Bnei Sakhnin. The family is reportedly hurt by the delay in commemoration and seeks assurances about how his murder will be acknowledged and if the national anthem will be played. Assulin's sister expressed mixed feelings, stating they need time to process the situation. The match is scheduled to take place in a week, with former teammate Gabriel Lima already confirming his attendance.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Lior Assulin's family is conflicted about participating in a memorial match for the murdered footballer.
- The family feels commemoration by his former club, Bnei Sakhnin, is long overdue.
- Assulin's family wants clarification on how his murder will be addressed at the event.
- They are also seeking confirmation if the Israeli national anthem will be played.
- Lior Assulin was murdered at the Nova music festival on October 7th.
- Former teammate Gabriel Lima has confirmed his attendance at the match.
The family of Lior Assulin, the former footballer murdered at the Nova music festival near Re'im, is divided over whether to participate in a memorial exhibition match organized by his former club, Bnei Sakhnin. The club announced the match, intended to honor Assulin, would take place in a week. However, sources revealed to Walla Sport that the Assulin family feels hurt that the club is only now, three years after his death and following media attention on the lack of commemoration, deciding to hold an event for one of its greatest players. The family reportedly seeks clarification on several points before making a final decision, including whether the circumstances of his murder will be fully addressed and if the national anthem will be played during the match. It remains uncertain if the family will attend the stadium at all. Assulin's sister, Orit, told Walla Sport, "We are truly conflicted about this. We still need to process things." Assulin was killed on October 7th at the Nova festival, where he had gone to celebrate his 43rd birthday. Gabriel Lima, a Brazilian player remembered as Assulin's attacking partner, has confirmed his attendance at the match. Bnei Sakhnin, which won the 2004 State Cup with Assulin leading the team, announced the exhibition game earlier.
