Peace Before Play: Gattuso ‘Very Happy’ With Gaza Deal Ahead of Israel World Cup Qualifier

Ahead of his team’s tense 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Israel, Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso praised the “beautiful” Gaza peace agreement on Monday. The Azzurri will host Israel on Tuesday in Udine, a small city that will be the site of a pro-Palestinian demonstration and a massive security operation. Approximately 10,000 people, or about 10% of the city’s population, are expected to demonstrate against the match’s staging. In anticipation of a crucial game for Italy’s attempt to qualify for a World Cup after missing the last two, Gattuso hopes…