1. Nir Klinger is an Israeli football coach and former player.
11 Facts About Nir Klinger
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Nir Klinger was the coach of Maccabi Tel Aviv for three seasons, before resigning under pressure on 5 December 2005.
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Nir Klinger made his league debut for Maccabi on 3 November 1984 against Hakoah Ramat Gan, when he came on as a substitute in the 80th minute.
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Nir Klinger spent six seasons with Maccabi Haifa before moving to Maccabi Tel Aviv for eight seasons.
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Nir Klinger won two Israeli championships with Maccabi Haifa and three championships and another two Israel State Cup with Maccabi Tel Aviv.
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In total, Nir Klinger played 83 caps for the Israel national team between 1987 and 1997, and captained the team from August 1992 until March 1997.
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In 1998 Nir Klinger was appointed assistant to Avram Grant at Maccabi Tel Aviv.
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On 24 May 2009, Nir Klinger signed a three-year contract with AEL Limassol.
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Nir Klinger, who defines himself as a faithful Jew, advised the club's management of the importance of the holiday and that he would miss the match along with his assistant, Felix Naim, who was Jewish.
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On 23 May 2012, Nir Klinger was appointed the manager of Hapoel Haifa.
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On 6 December 2016, Nir Klinger decided to leave Sha'arayim, and became the general manager of Hapoel Haifa.