Italy fans turn their backs during Israel national anthem before Nations League match in Hungary
3 months, 1 week ago

Italy fans turn their backs during Israel national anthem before Nations League match in Hungary

Hindustan Times  

A group of about 50 Italy fans clad in all black turned their backs in apparent protest during Israel's national anthem before a Nations League match in neutral Hungary. Italy fans turn their backs during Israel national anthem before Nations League match in Hungary The Italy fans also held up an Italian flag with the word, "Liberta" on it on Monday. Hungary Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has close ties with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and has long promoted Hungary as the safest country in Europe for Jews. The same group of Italy supporters who turned their backs during the anthem also chanted against Italian anti-fascist activist Ilaria Salis during the first half, Italian daily Corriere della Sera reported.

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Italy fans turn their backs during Israel national anthem before Nations League match in Hungary
3 months, 1 week ago

Italy fans turn their backs during Israel national anthem before Nations League match in Hungary

The Hindu  

A group of about 50 Italy fans clad in all black turned their backs in apparent protest during Israel’s national anthem before a Nations League match in neutral Hungary on Monday. Hungary Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has close ties with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and has long promoted Hungary as the safest country in Europe for Jews. The same …

Italy fans turn their backs during Israel anthem before Nations League match in Hungary
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Italy fans turn their backs during Israel anthem before Nations League match in Hungary

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — A group of about 50 Italy fans clad in all black turned their backs in apparent protest during Israel’s national anthem before a Nations League match in neutral Hungary on Monday. Hungary Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has close ties with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and has long promoted Hungary as the safest country in Europe for …

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