Israeli Football Association Backs Coach Ben Shimon Despite Campaign Disappointment
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
The Israeli Football Association is continuing with national team coach Ran Ben Shimon for another campaign, despite disappointing results. Association leaders cite his ability to manage the team through difficulties and financial considerations as reasons for the decision. Officials believe the team can still achieve success even if relegated, with the next draw set to occur in Ireland.
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- Coach Ran Ben Shimon will continue with the national team for another campaign.
- Football Association leaders back Ben Shimon despite campaign disappointment.
- Officials cite Ben Shimon's management of player absences and team complexities.
- Financial considerations, including hosting games abroad, influence the decision.
- The team aims for top-two finish despite potential tier relegation.
- The next draw will be held in Ireland, where Chairman Zuarz will attend a UEFA meeting.
Despite public and official disappointment with the national football team's recent campaign results, coach Ran Ben Shimon will continue for another campaign, receiving significant backing from the Football Association. Association officials, including Chairman Shino Zuarz and Deputy Chairman Moran Mairi, acknowledge the dissatisfaction but point to Ben Shimon's ability to manage the team effectively amidst numerous player absences and complex issues. "Anyone who speaks against Ran is not close to the team and does not see the work being done," stated sources within the delegation. "No coach in our situation in recent years would have handled it better," they added.
Beyond the professional considerations, financial factors also play a role. The Association has incurred millions in losses over the years from hosting games abroad, and the upcoming campaign is also expected to be held outside Israel. Furthermore, Ben Shimon's contract extends for another two years.
Officials have privately expressed that even if the Israeli team is relegated a tier before the upcoming draw, it does not preclude them from finishing in the top two positions. They cited Romania's promotion from tier 3 despite playing in a group with Israel and Switzerland. The draw itself is scheduled to 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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