i24NEWS reports on the passing of Shimon Chernukha, the Beitar Jerusalem icon, at 78. Former Beitar player Baruchyan paid tribute, saying Chernukha was 'a consensus figure of respect.' Chernukha was the first player from the club to represent the Israel national team.
As The Zioneer reported earlier this evening, Shimon Chernukha, the Beitar Jerusalem legend, passed away at 78. i24NEWS now provides additional details, including tributes from former player Baruchyan, who said Chernukha was 'a consensus figure of respect.' Chernukha was the first Beitar player to represent the Israel national team, and his legacy as a player, coach, and club man spans decades. The club and the broader Israeli football community are mourning his loss.
3 developments
- DevelopingFormer Soviet basketball player Ivan Yedeshko dies at 81
- DevelopingIsraeli teen Orian Goren logs 28 minutes for Barcelona senior team against Birmingham
- StrongLegendary IDF sergeant major Ehud Banai dies at 78; son says he died 'young at heart'
- DevelopingBarak Yitzhaki appointed to new role after Betar Jerusalem
Source and signal
- Open-source intake