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Norway-Israel soccer game called off after Israeli player’s virus case

11 November 2020, 2:38 pm
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Norway’s friendly soccer match against Israel has been canceled because of the risk of contracting COVID-19.

The Norwegian soccer federation says the decision was recommended by national health authorities one day after an Israeli player tested positive.

Israel’s Nir Bitton shoots a penalty shot during the Euro 2020 playoff semifinal soccer match between Scotland and Israel, at the Hampden stadium in Glasgow, Scotland, October 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell)

Norway will still play at Romania on Sunday and at Austria next Wednesday in the Nations League.

Israel is scheduled to play at the Czech Republic on Sunday and host Scotland next Wednesday.

— AP

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