Italian soccer star to miss Israel game

Italian striker Andrea Belotti withdraws from tomorrow’s opening World Cup qualifier match to be held at the International Stadium in Haifa, according to the Italian football federation.

The 22-year-old Belotti, who won his first cap in Thursday’s 3-1 friendly defeat to France in Bari, has a thigh injury.

Israel face Italy in Haifa before also coming up against Spain, Albania, Macedonia and Liechtenstein in Group G.

— AFP

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