Italy World Cup Fans Ignore Israel Anthem

italian World Cup Qualifier Marked by Ultras’ Protest & Wild game

Here’s a summary⁢ of the article:

Key Events:

Controversial Fan Behavior: Italian ultras caused a disturbance during ⁢the Israeli national anthem before a World Cup ‌qualifying match in Hungary (Debrecen). they⁢ whistled and⁢ displayed signs protesting Israeli government actions in the Gaza War.
Spectacular, Chaotic Match: ⁣ Italy won​ a thrilling, but bizarre, ⁣5-4 victory against Israel. The game was described as⁤ “surreal” and likened to a “bud Spencer film” due to its chaotic nature.
Own Goals Galore: The match featured two own ⁣goals ​scored by⁣ Italian⁣ players (donnarumma and Bastoni).
Late⁢ Drama: Israel fought back from 4-2 down to⁢ equalize at 4-4 late in the ⁣game, but Italy ultimately secured ⁢the win with a goal in added time by‍ Sandro Tonali.
* Refereeing Controversy: ⁢A potential goal for Israel was‍ disallowed due to a questionable call by the referee, which was upheld by ‍VAR.

Overall Tone:

The article highlights the unusual and dramatic nature of the match, emphasizing both the negative aspect of the ​fan protest and the exciting, ⁤albeit chaotic, spectacle on the pitch. It uses colorful language to convey the ⁢intensity and unpredictability of the ⁤game.