Shaul Sweiri, former chairman of the Football Association, passed away at the age of 78. Sweiri served in that position from 1985 to 1992.
Oren Hasson, chairman of the association, said: "Shaul was a man of action from his youth onwards who worked nights and nights for the benefit of Israeli football and the development of the football association.
For 7 years Shaul has made a tremendous contribution to our football and has a preference stake in our affiliation with the UEFA, a huge strategic move.
His legacy requires excellence.
Of blessed memory".
The funeral took place today, in the Sgula Petah Tikva Cemetery.