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Israeli Footballer Stav Lemkin Finds Peace and Resilience in Netherlands
Israeli national team defender Stav Lemkin told a Dutch magazine that his experiences with wars in Israel and Ukraine have tempered him, making him feel "30 years old" and resilient.
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- 01Stav Lemkin feels "30 years old" due to wartime experiences, no longer fears missiles.
- 02The Israeli defender's career has been shaped by wars in Israel and Ukraine.
- 03Lemkin is currently playing for Dutch club Twente, seeking peace and focus.
- 04He credits his girlfriend Zoe for helping him establish a normal life in the Netherlands.
- 05Lemkin previously played for Shakhtar Donetsk and Maccabi Tel Aviv.
He has found peace and the ability to focus on football while playing for Twente in the Netherlands, a stark contrast to his past experiences with conflict and injury. Lemkin stated he no longer fears missiles when in Israel and is enjoying his new, stable life with his girlfriend Zoe.
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