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Father Pleads for Son's Football Career After Suspension
Former footballer Dekel Dahan is pleading for his son, Omer Dahan, to be allowed to play again after a nine-month suspension by the Football Association.
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- 01Omer Dahan, 21, has been suspended for nine months by the Football Association.
- 02Police cleared Omer Dahan of all allegations, including match-fixing and money laundering.
- 03His father, former player Dekel Dahan, says Omer is in a severe psychological state.
- 04The suspension prevents interested clubs from signing the young footballer.
- 05Dekel Dahan appealed to Football Association Chairman Shino Zuarz to let his son play.
Despite being cleared by police of allegations including match-fixing, the 21-year-old remains banned, causing him significant psychological distress and hindering his career prospects. Dekel Dahan has appealed to the association's chairman, arguing his son has been punished enough and urging the football community to support him.
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