A match, that against the Israeli national team, which, in addition to its sporting value, also acquires greater importance given the difficult war situation in Gaza.
Feared tensions with pro-Palestinian demonstrators who marched through the streets of the Friulian capital prompted the deployment of large numbers of police forces, lined up in riot gear in different neighborhoods of the city and at the “Nereo” stadium. Rocco” where the Italian national team has arrived.
After the 2-2 draw against Belgium, the Azzurri challenge the Israeli national team, already beaten in the first leg. Spalletti wants to secure first place in “Group A2” ahead of the clashes with France and Belgium.
