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Southampton's Peretz Finds Hope in Football Amid Conflict

4/4/2026

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Daniel Peretz, Southampton goalkeeper on loan from Bayern Munich, says he is proud to represent Israel and admires Manuel Neuer.
His family in Tel Aviv faces air raid sirens regularly.
They stay in contact to keep him focused on football.
Peretz notes the bittersweet reality after missing World Cup qualification and not hosting home games.
As he prepares for the FA Cup quarter-finals against Arsenal, football remains therapy and hope.

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Daniel Peretz, Southampton goalkeeper on loan from Bayern Munich, says he is proud to represent Israel and admires Manuel Neuer.
His family in Tel Aviv faces air raid sirens regularly.
They stay in contact to keep him focused on football.
Peretz notes the bittersweet reality after missing World Cup qualification and not hosting home games.
As he prepares for the FA Cup quarter-finals against Arsenal, football remains therapy and hope.