Former Maccabi Tel Aviv Player Haim Chagg Embraces Spirituality After Football Career

Haim Chagg, a former Maccabi Tel Aviv footballer who played 74 games and won two league titles and two state cups with the club, has opened up about his spiritual journey after retiring from professional football. In an interview with Channel 2000, Chagg explained that many footballers are turning towards religion and spirituality as they seek deeper meaning beyond their athletic careers. "I played a lot on Shabbat, and the soul wants something different," he said, highlighting how the physical toll and lifestyle lead players to search for their true selves and spirituality. Chagg emphasized that this spiritual strengthening is a significant trend among players, who aim to improve their lives and contribute to uniting the Israeli people. His reflections mark a new chapter following his departure from Maccabi Tel Aviv in 1998.