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Haim Revivo Praises Son Roy's Surprise Success at Elche

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Former Israeli football star Haim Revivo is proud of his son Roy's surprising success at Spanish club Elche, where he has become a starting player. Haim Revivo noted that Roy's performance exceeded his expectations, and praised his son's character and resilience. He advised Roy to remain humble and focused on his current team, Elche, which invested in him.

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  • Haim Revivo stated his son Roy's success at Elche has surprised him and exceeded expectations.
  • Roy Revivo has quickly become a starting player for Elche in Spain's La Liga.
  • Haim Revivo praised his son's character and ability to handle pressure.
  • He advised Roy to remain humble and focus on his current team.
  • Haim Revivo compared Roy's situation to his own career progression.

Former Israeli football star Haim Revivo expressed pride and surprise at his son Roy's strong start with Spanish club Elche. Roy Revivo has quickly established himself as a starting player in La Liga, exceeding his father's expectations.

Speaking on a radio sports program, Haim Revivo acknowledged his son's impressive performance, stating, "He started well, even surprised me, beyond what I thought." He noted the challenges of adapting to a new team, league, and physical demands, expecting a slower integration. The Spanish media has also reportedly been surprised by Roy's immediate impact.

Haim Revivo emphasized the importance of humility and hard work, advising his son to remain focused. He mentioned that Roy, who arrived from Maccabi Tel Aviv, possesses a resilient character that helps him handle pressure without becoming overly excited. While Haim Revivo personally prefers less media attention on his son, he recognizes the significance of an Israeli player succeeding in Spain.

Regarding future aspirations, Haim Revivo cautioned against rushing into larger clubs, citing the intense competition. He drew a parallel to his own career, where he progressed from a newly promoted team, Celta Vigo, to a leading club. He stressed that Roy must currently dedicate himself fully to Elche, the team that took a chance on him when others were hesitant.

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