Gabriel Lima Honors Late Teammate Lior Assulin at Memorial Match
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Former footballer Gabriel Lima flew from Brazil to Israel for a memorial match honoring his late teammate Lior Assulin, who was murdered three years ago. Lima played with Assulin for one season at Bnei Sakhnin, forming a memorable partnership. He described Assulin as a joyful person and a close friend. Lima, who now works with politicians and plays footvolley, expressed his determination to score during the memorial game.
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- Gabriel Lima traveled from Brazil to Israel for a memorial match for his late teammate Lior Assulin.
- Lior Assulin was murdered three years ago at the Nova music festival.
- Lima and Assulin formed a notable attacking partnership at Bnei Sakhnin.
- Lima described Assulin as the most joyful person he knew and a very good friend.
- Lima is determined to score a goal during the memorial match in Assulin's honor.
- The memorial match is organized by Bnei Sakhnin at the Doha Stadium.
Former football player Gabriel Lima has traveled from Brazil to Israel to participate in a memorial match for his late teammate Lior Assulin, who was murdered at the Nova music festival three years ago. The match, organized by Bnei Sakhnin, will feature a team of Assulin's friends and family against a squad composed of players from the historic cup-winning season when Assulin starred.
Lima, who shared a potent attacking partnership with Assulin during their year together at Bnei Sakhnin, described their on-field chemistry as feeling like ten seasons. He recalled Assulin as the most enjoyable player he ever played with, forming a "deadly trio" with Rafi Cohen. Lima also shared a unique nickname, "Assulima," given to him by fans in Sakhnin, a blend of his name and Assulin's.
Reflecting on Assulin's character, Lima remembered him as the most joyful person he knew, always radiating happiness. He recounted an instance where Assulin immediately left Brazil to return to Israel to handle a family emergency, demonstrating his immense heart.
Lima learned of Assulin's death from Eyal Lachman and was overcome with grief, crying uncontrollably. He has maintained contact with Assulin's ex-wife, Moran, and plans to visit Assulin's children. Lima is currently working with politicians and involved in the sport of footvolley, which he introduced to Israel in 2002.
Ahead of the memorial game, Lima expressed his excitement and deep emotion, stating his determination to score a goal in Assulin's memory. The match is scheduled to take place at the Doha Stadium.
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