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Yossi Benayoun Sent Off in Over-35 Maccabiah Match Against Brazil
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First reported by Mako · Jul 3, 2026
What happened
In the opening match of the 22nd Maccabiah Games over-35 tournament, Israeli veteran captain Yossi Benayoun was sent off after pushing a Brazilian player, leading to Israel's 2-1 loss to Brazil at Herzliya Stadium.
- 01Yossi Benayoun received a direct red card for pushing a Brazilian player in the 80th minute.
- 02Israel's over-35 team lost 2-1 to Brazil in the Maccabiah Games opening match.
- 03Benayoun has over 700 national team appearances and rarely receives red cards.
- 04Brazil scored first in the 17th minute with a goal by Leiao.
- 05A spectacular volley by Warog equalized for Israel before halftime.
- 06Amir Turgeman scored Israel's only goal in the 76th minute.
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