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Former Maccabi Haifa Defender San Menachem Opens Up About Life After Career-Ending Head Injury

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First reported by Mako · Aug 7, 2026

What happened

San Menachem, former Maccabi Haifa defender, retired at 29 due to a serious brain injury. He shared his emotional journey accepting the diagnosis and adapting to life after football, emphasizing faith and resilience.

  • 01San Menachem retired at 29 after doctors found brain hemorrhages from a head injury.
  • 02He learned of the injury during an MRI scan following a football training session.
  • 03Menachem has a newborn son and initially struggled emotionally with the forced retirement.
  • 04He chose to view the retirement positively and reassured his wife it was for the best.
  • 05Menachem experiences ongoing symptoms like noise sensitivity and memory loss.
  • 06He is adapting to a new life path while appreciating his football career achievements.

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OrganizationsMaccabi Haifa, Channel 2000
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MakoCenter · HebrewAug 7, 2026
Former Maccabi Haifa Defender San Menachem Opens Up About Life After Career-Ending Head Injury
N12Center · HebrewAug 7, 2026
Former Maccabi Haifa Defender San Menachem Opens Up About Life After Career-Ending Head Injury

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