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Lionel Messi The Israeli embassy in Argentina confirmed the cancellation of Saturday's scheduled World Cup warm-up game against Israel in Jerusalem.

Lionel Messi Palestinian Football Association chief Jibril Rajoub called for fans to target Lionel Messi in Argentina's friendly against Israel.

Asier Illarramendi Andonegi Asier Illarramendi could make his Spain debut after being included in Julen Lopetegui's squad for games against Israel and France.

Ciro Immobile After a dismal defeat to Spain at the weekend, Italy coach Giampiero Ventura was simply happy to see his side win against Israel on Tuesday.

Ciro Immobile Ciro Immobile struck the only goal as Italy beat Israel to take a significant step towards a World Cup play-off place.

Spain were far from their free-flowing best against a well-drilled Israeli side, but a moment of magic late on handed them all three points.

Gerard Piqué Bernabéu Despite pushing the boundaries with officials, Julen Lopetegui does not want Spain forward Diego Costa to change his way of playing.

Diego Da Costa Silva Diego Costa is finding his feet with Spain and his improved demeanour has not escaped the attention of Julen Lopetegui.

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