Italian soccer federation condemns fascist salutes by fans
Group head speaks to Israeli ambassador after Monday game, in which Italy trounced Israel 3-1 in Haifa
Italy's forward Graziano Pelle (R) and teammates celebrate a goal goal during the Wolrd Cup 2018 qualifying football match between Israel and Italy at Sammy Ofer Stadium in Haifa on September 5, 2016. (AFP PHOTO / MENAHEM KAHANA)
ROME — Italian football federation President Carlo Tavecchio has “strongly condemned” a group of traveling Italy fans who gave fascist salutes before Monday’s 3-1 win against Israel in Haifa.
In a telephone call with the Italian ambassador to Israel, Francesco Maria Talo, Tavecchio adds: “We hope the relevant authorities can determine as soon as possible what happened and identify those responsible.”
The incident occurred during the national anthems of the 2018 World Cup qualifier and was reported on a website of Italian Jews, Moked.
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