CNN —The Israeli national soccer team on Sunday played its first match since the Israel-Hamas war started, losing 1-0 against Kosovo in a European Championship qualifying match.
During Israel’s national anthem before the match, some fans in attendance in Kosovo appeared to boo and whistle, according to videos circulating on social media.
CNN has contacted UEFA, the governing body of European football, and the Israeli Football Association for comment.
The top two teams, currently Romania and Switzerland, will automatically qualify for next year’s European Championship in Germany.
“Our country is more important than football,” Israel coach Alon Hazan told reporters after the match, according to Reuters.
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