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wn.com - 22 hours ago

Snipers on stadium roof but no major incidents as Italy beats Israel in World Cup qualifier

UDINE, Italy — The World Cup qualifier between Italy and Israel took place without major incidents on Tuesday amid a heavy police presence that included snipers on the stadium roof. Italy won 3-0 in a game that had been placed in the highest risk category despite a breakthrough ceasefire deal that has paused two years of war in Gaza. There were skirmishes between protesters and police on the streets of Udine at a pro-Palestinian demonstration before the match but no serious disruptions during the game itself. However, stewards had to act quickly to prevent a couple of fans from running onto the field...


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