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Former Israeli Soccer Star Eran Zahavi Completes Prestigious UEFA Football Management Course

Former Israeli soccer star Eran Zahavi announced on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, that he has completed the UEFA Club Management Certificate (CFM) program. Zahavi, who retired from active play at the end of the 2024/25 season after winning a championship with Maccabi Tel Aviv, shared the news on social media.

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  1. 01Former Israeli soccer star Eran Zahavi completed the nine-month UEFA Club Management Certificate program.
  2. 02Zahavi announced his completion of the professional course on social media on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
  3. 03The UEFA program is designed for former international players to learn strategy, marketing, finance, and operations.
  4. 04Zahavi retired from playing at the end of the 2024/25 season after winning the championship with Maccabi Tel Aviv.
  5. 05According to Israel Hayom, Zahavi was disappointed not to be considered for a managerial role at Maccabi Tel Aviv.
  6. 06Maccabi Tel Aviv appointed Steven Vanharen to a managerial role instead of Zahavi, Israel Hayom reported.
  7. 07Zahavi expressed excitement and anticipation for his next professional challenge in football management.

The professional management course lasted nine months and is designed for former international players seeking expertise in professional club management. The program covers various aspects of football club operations, including strategy, organizational structure, marketing, finance, and operations. Zahavi began the course prior to his retirement.

According to Israel Hayom, Zahavi was reportedly disappointed not to be considered for a managerial role at Maccabi Tel Aviv following the departure of Ben Mansford, with the club appointing Steven Vanharen instead. Zahavi expressed satisfaction with the course, calling it a challenging experience and a great journey, and stated that he looks forward to his next challenge in football management.

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