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Sakhnin Legend Khaled Khlaileh Reflects on Modern Football's Softness
Khaled Khlaileh, a former captain and legend of Bnei Sakhnin, expressed disappointment with the perceived softness and lack of passion in modern football players. He now manages a health clinic in Sakhnin and still receives animosity from Beitar Jerusalem fans.
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What happened
- 01Khaled Khlaileh believes modern football players are too soft and lack the heart of past generations.
- 02The former Bnei Sakhnin captain now manages a health clinic in Sakhnin.
- 03Khlaileh still receives curses from Beitar Jerusalem fans years after his playing career.
- 04A potential transfer to Hapoel Be'er Sheva fell through due to transfer fee disputes.
- 05He feels the late Lior Assulin deserved a greater tribute from Sakhnin.
- 06Khlaileh hopes Bnei Sakhnin can recapture past glories like playing Newcastle.
Khlaileh also reflected on his career, a near-transfer to Hapoel Be'er Sheva, and the lack of a tribute for the late Lior Assulin.
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