In the northeastern Italian city of Udine, security measures are tight ahead of tonight’s Nations League soccer match Italy-Israel at the “Friuli” stadium

Railings have been installed throughout the area around the stadium to carry out multiple checks before fans enter the area. .

At the same time, at 5 pm, Italian time, a demonstration in support of the Palestinian people will take place, which will start from a central point in Udine. Thousands of people are expected to take part in the mobilization.

The city’s police and prefectural officials have revealed that tight controls have been in place for several days to limit the possibility of violent diversions.

Outside the hotel where the Israeli national football team has been staying since yesterday, Sunday afternoon, the presence of carabinieri and the police is impressive, to guarantee the safety of the players.

Anti-war appeal of the coach of the Italian national team

“We are preparing to play this match, hoping to convince some people. I believe that many Israelis do not want war and we have to play along with them. We have to convince others that this whole story has to stop,” Italian national football coach Luciano Spalletti told Rai.

The start of the match is set for 8:45 pm. local time (21:45 Greek time) and 11,700 fans are expected to watch. The total capacity of the “Friuli” stadium is 25,000 seats.