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Gabi Kanichowsky: I Considered Quitting Israel Duty

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Gabi Kanichowsky: I Considered Quitting Israel Duty
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First reported by Walla · Jun 26, 2026

What happened

Gabi Kanichowsky said he considered quitting Israel’s national team and is focused on a higher-level European career. The Ferencvaros midfielder described a strong but lonely first season in Hungary, with eight goals, five assists, a cup win, and a Europa League round of 16 run.

  • 01Kanichowsky said he once considered retiring from Israel duty.
  • 02He ruled out a return to Israel for now.
  • 03Ferencvaros lost the Hungarian league title to Győr.
  • 04He posted eight goals and five assists in all competitions.
  • 05He said there was no racism in Hungary and no move back planned.

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The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

N12Center · HebrewJun 26, 2026
Gabi Kanichowsky: I Considered Quitting Israel Duty
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 26, 2026
Kanikovsky Says He Considered Quitting Israel National Team
WallaCenter · HebrewJun 26, 2026
Gabee Kanikovsky Says He Nearly Quit Israel Duty and Plays for Fallen Friends

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