Former Teammate Gabriel Lima Recalls Slain Footballer Lior Assulin
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
A memorial football match honored slain footballer Lior Assulin at Doha Stadium, featuring his former team Bnei Sakhnin against friends. Former teammate Gabriel Lima spoke tearfully about Assulin, calling him his best friend and remembering their time together. Lima also expressed his lasting connection to Israel and the "AssuLima" duo's legacy.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A memorial match honored footballer Lior Assulin, murdered at the Nova festival.
- Former teammate Gabriel Lima spoke tearfully about his "best friend" Assulin.
- Lima recalled their "AssuLima" partnership and his best football times with Assulin.
- Assulin's former team, Bnei Sakhnin, played against a team of his friends.
- Lima expressed his enduring connection to Israel and Assulin's memory.
A memorial football match was held Tuesday at Doha Stadium to honor the memory of Lior Assulin, a footballer who was murdered at the Nova music festival. The match featured his former team, Bnei Sakhnin, the 2003/4 cup winners, playing against a team of his friends. Assulin was a star player for Bnei Sakhnin during their successful 2003/4 season.
Bnei Sakhnin facilitated the travel of former teammates Ernest Etchi, Camouco Camara, and Gabriel Lima to Israel for the event. Lima, who formed a notable partnership with Assulin known as "AssuLima," spoke emotionally to "Five on Air" alongside Assulin's sister, Ortal. "I remember everything about Lior, on and off the field," Lima said tearfully. "He was my best friend, we were always together. The best time of my football career was with Lior. I will remember him forever."
Lima expressed his enduring connection to Israel, stating, "I will never forget Israel, it is with me forever." He also reflected on the legacy of the "AssuLima" duo, noting, "The people never forget us. Forever Lior."
Mentioned
The same event, reported separately by each outlet. Open a few to compare what different newsrooms emphasize — and what they leave out.
Left 1Centre 2Arab 2Other 1
Not the same event — other stories that share this one’s people, places, or theme: background, reactions, and follow-ups.