# Soccer: Italian midfielder Bryan Cristante hopes for a full stadium when his country takes on Israel in a World Cup qualifier in Udine on Tuesday despite a boycott being called earlier. Large groups of protesters were expected in the city, but Cristante says this week’s announced ceasefire agreement between the warring factions in Gaza could perhaps make a difference. Earlier this week, only four-thousand of the available 25-thousand tickets had been sold. Norway currently tops European qualifying group I, followed by Italy and Israel.
Soccer: Italian midfielder hopes boycott for Israel match will be lifted after ceasefire agreement