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- ↑ The Coach Yells at Me Instead at Those Who Are Kidding Around Ma'ariv, 22 February 1984, Historical Jewish Press (in Hebrew)
- ↑ Nissan Cohen, 2002–2003 IFA (in Hebrew)
- ↑ National Player Details IFA (in Hebrew)