Shaya was a soccer legend even in his own lifetime,” said President Reuven Rivlin regarding Glazer’s passing. “The whole country held its breath when the ball was at his feet, wearing the number nine shirt.”“Shaya will always be one of the greatest soccer legends for me and I will always carry the memory of the wonderful games he gave us,” the president added.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted on Twitter in mourning of both Glazer and Tzvika Levy, who passed away on Saturday, as well. “Each one of them gave in his way to Israel with all his might.”
Culture and Sports Minister Miri Regev said, “Shaya was not only a wonderful pioneer on the soccer field, but also one of the greatest pioneers of the Hagana, whose members fought for the establishment of the State of Israel.”“I am sure that soccer fans in Israel will forever remember your tremendous contribution to the industry.”עם כל עם ישראל, רעייתי שרה ואני דואבים על פטירתם של צביקה לוי ז״ל, האבא של החיילים הבודדים, ושל שייע גלזר ז״ל, שחקן הכדורגל המיתולוגי. כל אחד מהם תרם בדרכו למדינת ישראל, בכל מאודו. יהי זכרם ברוך
— Benjamin Netanyahu (@netanyahu) December 29, 2018