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Niv Zrihan Retires at 32 After Injury-Plagued Career, Reflects on Football Journey
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First reported by Mako · Jul 15, 2026
What happened
Israeli footballer Niv Zrihan retires at 32 due to severe injuries, reflecting on his 15-year career, key moments, and future plans in an exclusive interview.
- 01Niv Zrihan retires at 32 after injuries ended his 15-year football career.
- 02Major injuries included a torn ankle ligament and swollen veins requiring urgent surgery.
- 03He discussed pressures of being Yigal Zrihan’s son and praised coaches Barak Bachar and Yossi Abuksis.
- 04Zrihan recounted a near-fatal incident involving teammate Eliniv Breda during training.
- 05He honored late friend Gadi Kinda and shared plans to explore new opportunities post-retirement.
- 06Zrihan expressed loyalty to Be'er Sheva and admiration for players like Maor Melikson and Lionel Messi.
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OrganizationsM.S. Ashdod, Hapoel Be'er Sheva, Maccabi Jaffa, Bnei Yehuda, Beitar Jerusalem, Hapoel Tel Aviv, Sport 5
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