Italian authorities are on ‘most alert’ for Tuesday’s World Cup qualifying fixture between and Israel, however the Inside Ministry denies it has authorised the Mossad to escort the travelling workforce.
Subsequent week’s recreation between Italy and Israel in Udine would require additional safety measures from Italian authorities regardless of the Gaza casefire coming into impact in the present day.
Excessive alert for Italy vs. Israel: the safety measures
UDINE, ITALY – MAY 11: A basic view outdoors the stadium after the Serie A match between Udinese and Monza at Stadio Friuli on Might 11, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Photograph by Timothy Rogers/Getty Photos)
As reported by , a avenue demonstration is already deliberate for the matchday on Tuesday, October 14, however the Udine Prefect Domenico Lione fears the occasion may nonetheless be “a chance for infiltration by violent teams.”
Due to this fact, there shall be restrictions for industrial actions that shall be prevented from promoting merchandise in glass, ceramic or can containers on Tuesday. Outside seating areas also needs to be eliminated to forestall potential troublemakers from utilizing objects as improvised weapons.
The demonstration will happen within the metropolis centre, removed from the stadium and pre-screenings for ticket holders will start one km from the gates and be bolstered with anti-terrorism units designed to detect weapons and explosives.
Lower than 5,000 tickets offered for Italy vs. Israel
BERGAMO, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 05: Gamers of Italy throughout the Nationwide Anthem throughout the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and Estonia at Stadio di Bergamo on September 05, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photograph by Mattia Ozbot/Getty Photos)
The Stadio Friuli has a 25,000 capability, however potential tensions off the sphere have discouraged followers from shopping for tickets, as fewer than 5,000 have been offered for now.
The Israeli workforce will fly to a secret location after tomorrow’s recreation towards Norway, and Gazzetta reiterates that the travelling squad shall be escorted by Mossad brokers, regardless of the Inside Minister’s denial of getting granted authorisation.