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Israel Remembers Football Star Vicky Peretz Five Years After His Death
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First reported by Mako · 49 minutes ago
What happened
Five years after the death of Israeli football legend Vicky Peretz in 2021, a memorial was held in Ramat Hasharon. Peretz was a star striker for Maccabi Tel Aviv and the national team, later coaching youth teams. His family and the football community continue to honor his legacy.
- 01Vicky Peretz, a top Israeli footballer, died in 2021 and is remembered five years later.
- 02A memorial was held on July 9, 2026, at Morasha Cemetery in Ramat Hasharon.
- 03Peretz played for Maccabi Tel Aviv, Israel’s national team, and French clubs Strasbourg and Lens.
- 04He coached youth teams at Maccabi Tel Aviv and worked with Israel's national youth teams.
- 05His widow Iris and son Rom expressed ongoing grief and pride in his legacy.
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