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Genia Barkman says the media created a false image of his career
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100% centerFirst reported by Mako · 6 days ago
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What happened
Genia Barkman says he still belongs in Israel’s second tier and is not considering retirement. The 34-year-old, strongly associated with Nof HaGalil, says the club’s relegation to Liga Alef has left his future open, despite having one year left on his contract.
- 01Barkman says he is still fit for Liga Leumit and is not close to retiring.
- 02Nof HaGalil’s relegation to Liga Alef has complicated his next step.
- 03He has a contract with Nof HaGalil for one more season.
- 04Barkman said the media created a stigma linking him permanently to Nof HaGalil.
- 05The interview also discussed his serious youth injury and a brief spell at Hapoel Kfar Saba.
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