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Israel's Luzon bows out on a high

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

"I'm proud and happy," Israel coach Guy Luzon told UEFA.com as he finished his time at the helm with a "very important" 1-0 Group A victory against England in Jerusalem.

Israel's Luzon bows out on a high
Israel's Luzon bows out on a high ©AFP/Getty Images
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