Israel Football Association Retains Coach Ran Ben Shimon Despite Poor Performance
Summarized from Ynetnews by baba
Ran Ben Shimon will remain coach of Israel's national soccer team for the Euro 2028 qualifiers, despite the team's last-place finish in the Nations League. The Israel Football Association, led by Chairman Shino Zuaretz and Deputy Chairman Moran Meiri, decided to honor his contract. This decision comes amid internal criticism from some committee and board members who favored replacing Ben Shimon.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Ran Ben Shimon will continue as Israel's national soccer team coach for the Euro 2028 qualifiers.
- The team finished last in its group during the recent Nations League campaign.
- Israel Football Association Chairman Shino Zuaretz and Deputy Chairman Moran Meiri supported Ben Shimon's continuation.
- Some internal association members criticized the decision and favored a coaching change.
- The Euro 2028 qualifiers, the next campaign, are set to begin in March.
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