“I’ve been two years in Belgium. No one ever came to see a game. That says it all. Not even a phone call. I play for the Belgian champion in the Champions League. I expect interest and nothing.”
— Florida-born Ghent midfield Kenny Saief, on not being called up to the Israeli national team. The 21-year-old midfielder, who was raised in Israel, said he was told to expect toreceive a call-up to the U.S. national team soon and he’ll meet with his family during the end-of-year break to talk over what to do. He says his dream is to play in the World Cup. (