Israeli soccer team in Albania Threatened

Israel’s 2018 World Cup qualifier against Albania this weekend was relocated on Tuesday after four suspects were arrested in connection with planning a terror attack against the blue-and-white national team.

Israel’s players were also told in advance that they wouldn’t be able to return to their teams in Europe directly from Albania as is accustomed following international matches.

Israel has six points from three matches so far, losing its opener against Italy 3-1 before defeating Macedonia and Liechtenstein 2-1.

Albania is tied with Israel on six points, beating Macedonia 2-1 and Liechtenstein 2-0 before losing 2-0 to Spain.