Italian coach Gennaro Gattuso has expressed deep sorrow for the people of Gaza as Italy prepares to face Israel in a World Cup qualifier in Udine next Tuesday. Amid escalating violence in Gaza and worldwide protests, Gattuso acknowledged the moral conflict of playing against Israel while atrocities continue. Calls to cancel the match have grown, with Udine’s mayor urging a suspension, but Italy must play to avoid a default 0-3 loss and preserve their World Cup aspirations. Gattuso described the situation in Gaza as “extremely painful,” particularly for innocent civilians and children, and admitted that while his heart aches, the team has no choice but to compete in the match.
Israel’s ongoing killing spree in Gaza shows no signs of stopping, sparking global outrage. Amid this unrest, ahead of Italy’s World Cup qualifying match against Israel, Italian coach Gennaro Gattuso expressed that his heart aches for the people of Gaza. Italy will host Israel next Tuesday in Udine.
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