Israel Football Association Renews Coach Ben Shimon's Contract Despite Poor Performance
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
The Israel Football Association has decided to keep coach Ran Ben Shimon for the upcoming Euro 2028 qualifiers, despite the national team's last-place finish in their Nations League group. The decision was made by Chairman Shino Zuarz and Deputy Chairman Moran Meiri, overriding internal criticism. Ben Shimon's contract allows for his continuation, and the new campaign begins in March.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Ran Ben Shimon will continue as coach of Israel's national football team for Euro 2028 qualifiers.
- The decision comes despite the team finishing last in their Nations League group.
- Internal criticism exists within the Football Association regarding Ben Shimon's performance.
- Chairman Shino Zuarz and Deputy Chairman Moran Meiri supported Ben Shimon's continuation.
- The new qualifying campaign is scheduled to start in March.
Despite a "failed campaign" that saw the Israeli national football team finish last in their Nations League group, the Israel Football Association announced Tuesday that coach Ran Ben Shimon will continue in his role for the upcoming Euro 2028 qualifiers, set to begin in March. Behind the scenes, however, criticism exists among members of the professional committee and senior management within the association regarding Ben Shimon's performance and the need for a replacement. Nevertheless, the two most influential figures in the association, Chairman Shino Zuarz and Deputy Chairman Moran Meiri, decided that the coach would continue as per his contract for the next campaign.
