Italy followers as soon as once more turned their backs in protest throughout the Israel nationwide anthem forward of their 2026 World Cup qualifier in Debrecen.
It kicked off on the Nagyerdei Stadion in Debrecen, Hungary, at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT).
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There may be inevitably a level of rigidity and controversy round this match, which is performed on impartial turf in Hungary as a result of on-going safety scenario.
Israel had been carrying black armbands following the fear assault this morning that killed six individuals who had been at a bus cease in Jerusalem.
This prompted even stronger safety measures in and across the primarily empty stadium.
Italy followers protest throughout Israel anthem
Israel vs. Italy, 2026 World Cup qualifier
A number of hundred followers did handle to get into the stands cheering on the 2 groups, however the throughout the Israeli nationwide anthem.
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This was a repeat of the protest that had additionally been enacted
There have been additionally some banners within the stands, because the Italy followers had printed out ‘Cease’ indicators.
There had been an urging for UEFA and FIFA to droop Israel, the identical approach they did Russia after the invasion of Ukraine, over the disastrous humanitarian disaster in Gaza.