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Dia Saba Likely Out of Israel National Team Due to Political Climate
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By נדב צנציפר
First reported by Sport5 · 2 days ago
What happened
Israeli footballer Dia Saba is unlikely to be called up for the national team due to the current political climate and potential repercussions in Turkey, despite his strong form. The decision appears to be a mutual understanding between the player and the Israeli Football Association.
- 01Dia Saba's international career may be over due to political reasons.
- 02His exclusion is not performance-related; he is in good form in Turkey.
- 03The Israeli Football Association opposes his inclusion.
- 04Saba's presence could cause controversy and personal issues in Turkey.
- 05This follows previous incidents involving Israeli players in Turkey.
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