13 people were injured and 15 were detained during a protest against the Italy-Israel national team match as part of the 2026 World Cup European qualifiers yesterday, APA reports citing Italian news agency ANSA.
The protests targeted the match in which Italy defeated Israel 3-0.
Thus, during the protests, 13 people were injured, including two journalists and 11 security guards, and 15 were detained.
Protesters held signs reading "Show Israel a red card" for its genocide in Gaza and demanded a ban on Israel from international sporting events.
As a group of protesters attempted to approach the stadium, security forces intervened with tear gas and water cannons.