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·11 April 2019
Yossi Benayoun announces retirement and takes Beitar role
Yossi Benayoun announces retirement and takes Beitar role | OneFootball
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Former Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal attacker Yossi Benayoun has announced his retirement as a professional footballer and has taken up a backroom role at Beitar Jerusalem.
The 38-year-old has enjoyed a long career, leaving Israel for Racing Santander in 2002 before first moving to England in 2005.
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It was in the Premier League that he made his name, joining Liverpool from West Ham in 2007 before enjoying spells at Chelsea, Arsenal, QPR and a brief stint back at Upton Park.
After leaving Loftus Road, Benayoun returned to his homeland but has now decided to hang up his boots and will take up a role at the Israeli Premier League side.
In his new position, he will have responsibility for selecting the team's managers and assembling the backroom staff.
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