Ex Liverpool defender Avi Cohen, the first ever Israeli footballer to play in England’s top division, has died after sustaining injuries in a motor cycle accident. The death of Cohen, 54, was announced by his son Tamir, who plays for Bolton Wanderers in the Premiership.
Cohen made 24 appearances for Liverpool between 1979 and 1981.
At the time of his death, Cohen was also chairman of the Israeli Professional Footballers Association.
Apart from Liverpool, Cohen also represented Glasgow Rangers, Maccabi Tel Aviv and Maccabi Netanya in his career.
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