Grant Says FIFA Legends Showed Ignorance About Israel
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Israeli national football team coach Avraham Grant described FIFA legends at the World Cup as ignorant about Israel's policies and the conflict, based on their questions. Grant, who sees himself as an Israeli ambassador abroad, carefully avoids politics despite attempts to involve him. The national team is preparing for upcoming Nations League games to improve its standing.
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- Coach Avraham Grant says FIFA legends at the World Cup showed ignorance about Israel.
- Grant observed their lack of understanding based on the questions they asked him.
- He noted their unfamiliarity with Israeli policies and Hamas's objectives.
- Grant stated he is careful to avoid political discussions despite attempts to involve him.
- The Israeli national team is preparing for upcoming Nations League matches.
Avraham Grant, the legendary coach of the Israeli national football team, recently spoke about his role as an unofficial ambassador for Israel abroad. While attending the World Cup, Grant interacted with FIFA legends such as Ronaldo, Del Piero, and Baggio. He observed that these football icons asked questions revealing a lack of understanding regarding Israel's situation and policies, which he attributed to ignorance. Grant stated that these figures were exposed to "terrible images" and, after his explanations, would ask clarifying questions like "What's really happening?" He noted their unfamiliarity with Israel's policies and the objectives of Hamas. Grant emphasized his caution in avoiding political discussions, despite attempts to draw him into them. The Israeli national team is preparing for its upcoming Nations League matches, aiming to improve its performance after a disappointing previous four games. Grant appeared on "5 Baavir - The Newsroom" to discuss these matters, including the team's needs and his role in representing Israel internationally.