It's not much of a contest, regarding legionaires in Europe. When you're a jumbo country with 100,000,000 people (I forget exactly) it's easier to find talents. We've only been around for 50 years, and in Europe for much less. I think it's a mighty achievement for Israel to reach what she has. By the way, Russian Rocket, how were the Euro2000 playoffs? oh, yeah...
All in good nature, though. We didn't do so great in the Euro playoffs
and I happen to come (distantly) from Russia.
Also, we both seem to have that keeper problem...
The truth is Israel and Russia still have a long way to go, league-wise and national team-wise.
Also, with the incredible (IN)accuracy in Fifa's Israeli league (everyone knows Ashdod rocks!!?) I wouldn't fret about Russia missing.
Maccabi Haifa Rocks Forever!