Israeli Football Association Backs Coach Ben Shimon for Another Campaign
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
The Israeli Football Association is continuing with national team coach Ran Ben Shimon for another campaign despite disappointing results, citing his ability to manage the team through challenges. Financial considerations and the coach's existing contract also play a role in the decision. Officials remain optimistic about the team's prospects even if relegated to a lower league.
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- Coach Ran Ben Shimon will lead the Israeli national team for another campaign.
- Association officials back Ben Shimon despite public and player disappointment.
- Ben Shimon is credited with managing the team effectively despite player absences.
- Financial reasons and the coach's contract also influenced the decision.
- The draw for the next campaign will be held in Ireland.
Despite disappointment with the team's recent campaign results, the Israeli Football Association is providing significant backing to national team coach Ran Ben Shimon, allowing him to continue for another campaign. Association officials, including Chairman Shino Zuarz and Deputy Chairman Moran Mairi, acknowledge the public's and players' dissatisfaction but point to Ben Shimon's ability to manage the team effectively despite numerous significant player absences and complex issues.
Sources within the delegation stated that anyone criticizing Ben Shimon is unaware of the team's work and that no other coach would have handled the recent difficult situations better. The decision to retain Ben Shimon is also influenced by financial considerations, as the association has been losing millions by hosting games outside of Israel. The upcoming campaign is also expected to be held abroad, and Ben Shimon has a contract for two more years.
Association leaders have privately discussed that Romania also advanced from League 3 while playing at home against Israel and Switzerland. Therefore, even if the Israeli national team is relegated to a lower league before next month's draw, they believe it is still possible to finish in one of the top two spots. The draw will take place in Ireland, where Zuarz will also attend a UEFA Executive Committee meeting as one of its five senior members, signaling his intent to be present in Belfast despite the Irish team's conduct during matches against Israel.
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