Thousands march in Udine to protest Israel ahead of World Cup Qualifier, several arrested

UDINE, ITALY - OCTOBER 14: Thousands attend a pro-Palestinian demonstration ahead of Italy's World Cup qualifying match against Israel in Udine, Italy on October 14, 2025. Chants of "Freedom for Palestine" and "Show Israel the red card" echoed through the city as participants called for Israel to be banned from international sporting events over its operations in Gaza. An 18-meter Palestinian flag and a large red banner bearing the slogan "Show Israel the Red Card" led the procession. Some demonstrators carried a symbolic shroud, 23 meters long and seven meters wide, covered with the handwritten names of more than 18,000 children killed by Israel in Gaza. (Photo by Valeria Ferraro/Anadolu via Getty Images)