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Ex-Hapoel Tel Aviv Player Louizo Faces Criticism in Serbia After Preseason Match

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First reported by N12 · Jun 30, 2026

What happened

Red Star Belgrade's former Hapoel Tel Aviv player Louizo received criticism in Serbia for a lackluster performance in a recent preseason match, while teammate Mohamed Abu Fani was praised. The team continues preparations ahead of the Serbian league start on July 18.

  • 01Louizo Louizo started but was substituted in Red Star Belgrade's 1-1 friendly against Slovan Bratislava.
  • 02Serbian media criticized Louizo for an ineffective performance lasting about an hour.
  • 03Mohamed Abu Fani was praised for showing potential as a key player.
  • 04Louizo also played in a 2-1 preseason win over Amstetten.
  • 05Red Star will face Linz and Zenit St. Petersburg in upcoming friendlies.
  • 06The Serbian league season begins on July 18, one day before the World Cup final.

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N12Center · HebrewJun 30, 2026
Ex-Hapoel Tel Aviv Player Louizo Faces Criticism in Serbia After Preseason Match
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 30, 2026
Ex-Hapoel Tel Aviv Player Louizo Faces Criticism in Serbia for Underwhelming Performance

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