NBA Star Deni Avdija Plays Padel with Football Legends Robbie Keane and Rio Ferdinand
Israeli NBA player Deni Avdija shared an Instagram story on June 28, 2026, showing him playing padel alongside several notable football figures. The group included former Maccabi Tel Aviv coach and ex-Tottenham and Ireland international Robbie Keane, former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand, former Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, ex-England striker Peter Crouch, and former Chelsea player Steve Sidwell. Among them, only Avdija and Schmeichel remain active players; the others have transitioned into coaching, football-related professions, or media roles in England. This unexpected mix of athletes from basketball and football highlights a unique sporting gathering.
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