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Former Minister Issawi Freij Runs for Israeli Football Association Presidency
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First reported by N12 · Aug 6, 2026
What happened
Former minister Issawi Freij announced his candidacy for the Israeli Football Association presidency, leading a new faction with Liad Ilani. They aim to reform Israeli football through professionalism, youth investment, and transparency, seeking to replace current chairman Shino Zohar and improve Israel's international football success.
- 01Issawi Freij announces run for Israeli Football Association president with new independent faction.
- 02Liad Ilani, former Ramat Gan deputy mayor, joins Freij as second on the list.
- 03The faction focuses on youth development, peripheral investment, and transparency in football.
- 04Freij aims to replace current chairman Shino Zohar in upcoming elections.
- 05Freij highlights football's role in uniting diverse Israeli populations.
- 06The goal is to elevate Israeli football to World Cup and European Championship levels.
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