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Anger In Israel After Argentina Cancels Soccer Match

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According to CNN on Wednesday, Israeli officials expressed outrage after Argentina called off a pre-World Cup exhibition match with Israel following political pressure and claims of threats towards players. Argentinian President Mauricio Macri told CNN that Argentina's players decided to pull out of the game, which was scheduled to take place in Jerusalem on Saturday, "in solidarity" with superstar teammate Lionel Messi. The decision came after Palestinian officials expressed outraged for plans to hold the match in the contested city.

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