As Italy offers with , FIGC President Gabriele Gravina warns boycotting the World Cup qualifier ‘would solely favour Israel.’
The worldwide condemnation towards the on-going blockade in Gaza is rising, with .
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There may be , following the actions taken towards Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
Italy’s commerce unions have staged a common strike at this time in protest on the scenario, blocking public transport, universities and roads.
All of it creates a tough scenario for Italian soccer to take care of, as they’re set to host Israel in a 2026 World Cup qualifier in Udine on October 14.
Italy urged to boycott Israel match
BERGAMO, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 05: Coach Gennaro Gattuso of Italy seems on previous to the Nationwide anthems previous to the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and Estonia at Stadio di Bergamo on September 05, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Picture by Mattia Ozbot/Getty Photos)
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“It could be a horrible mistake to suppose we may boycott the sport towards Israel,”
“We might be awarded a defeat, which means we’d miss out on the World Cup, and the end result would solely favour Israel, who may in principle be boosted of their qualifying path to the match.”
Italy are at the moment joint second in Group I together with Israel, behind leaders Norway, whereas Estonia and Moldova full the group.
“There’s a political duty, which is definitely to not be laid on the ft of the world of sport. Soccer is doing one thing, we activated a venture throughout the UEFA basis to assist youngsters in want.
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“I denounce the scenes of nice struggling that we sadly see each day, however the duty should not be on the Federation, however these larger up than us who will quickly have to provide solutions.
“I really feel indignant as a person in any respect we’re seeing, there may be no one who could possibly be detached to this sense of struggling and ache.”
on impartial turf in Hungary on September 8, rising with a 5-4 victory.