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Teresa Cohen Expresses Support for Footballers' Wives Amid Distance Challenges
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First reported by N12 · Aug 13, 2026
What happened
Teresa Cohen, partner of footballer Doron Leidner, spoke about the emotional challenges of being separated from her partner due to his football career, while expressing support for the wives of military reservists who face greater difficulties. Her remarks followed Hapoel Tel Aviv's advancement to the Conference League playoffs.
- 01Teresa Cohen shared the emotional difficulty of being apart from footballer Doron Leidner.
- 02Hapoel Tel Aviv advanced to the Conference League playoffs after a 2-3 aggregate win.
- 03Cohen respects and supports wives of military reservists, refusing to compare their hardships.
- 04She acknowledged her own struggles but emphasized the unique challenges reservists' wives face.
- 05Cohen extended empathy to other women dating footballers facing similar separations.
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