Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters marched through Udine, Italy, ahead of the Italy vs Israel World Cup qualifier, demanding Israel’s exclusion from international football. Despite a Gaza ceasefire and tight security, clashes erupted between demonstrators and police outside the stadium. Italy won 3–0, but the match was overshadowed by chants, protests, and anger at Italy’s football federation for refusing to boycott Israel.

In UEFA Super Cup 2023, Manchester City secured their first win by defeating Sevilla 5-4 in a penalty shootout, following a 1-1 draw. The initial nine penalties were all successful, until Nemanja Gudelj’s shot hit the crossbar, granting City the victory. Sevilla, the Europa League champions, took the lead with Youssef En-Nesyri’s commanding header in the 25th minute. However, City’s 21-year-old Cole Palmer equalized with a header in the 63rd minute. Nathan Ake, a player from last season’s Champions League-winning team, had a chance to seal the victory in added time but his close-range header was saved by Yassine Bounou.