<p>A group of about 50 <strong><a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/football/article/spalletti-wants-italy-to-dictate-rhythm-against-spain-23354934" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Italy</a></strong> fans clad in all black turned their backs in apparent protest during Israel&rsquo;s national anthem before a Nations League match in neutral Hungary. Italy beat Israel 2-1 on Monday and leads the four-team group.</p>
<p><strong>Also read: Euro 2024: <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/football/article/euro-2024-switzerland-stun-italy-to-advance-into-quarterfinals-23358706" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Switzerland stun Italy to advance into quarterfinals</a></strong></p>
<p>The Italy fans also held up an Italian flag with the word, &ldquo;Liberta&rdquo; (freedom) on it. There were black slashes on other banners put up by the &ldquo;ultra&rdquo; supporters.</p>
<p>Israel have moved their home games to Hungary because of the conflict with Hamas.</p>
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The Italy fans also held up an Italian flag with the word, “Liberta” (freedom) on it. There were black slashes on other banners put up by the “ultra” supporters

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