A team that offered hope... then, four months later, Hamas attacked Israel
Can the potential of a golden generation of Israel's footballers, in sport and society, be realised?
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"We don't have any problem with religion. Not at all."
— Ofir Haim , Other
Key People
Anan Khalaili is a 21-year-old Israeli international playing as a right-sided wing-back.
A former Israeli footballer known for his technical skills.
A promising Israeli football player.
Israel's age-grade coach who led the Under-20 team.
A former Israeli footballer with a successful career in the Premier League.
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Can the potential of a golden generation of Israel's footballers, in sport and society, be realised?
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