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Juventus, Atletico Call off Tel Aviv Friendly on Security Fears

Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system fires to intercept a rocket launched from the Gaza Strip towards Israel, near the Israeli Gaza border, Israel, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022. (AP)
Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system fires to intercept a rocket launched from the Gaza Strip towards Israel, near the Israeli Gaza border, Israel, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022. (AP)
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Juventus, Atletico Call off Tel Aviv Friendly on Security Fears

Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system fires to intercept a rocket launched from the Gaza Strip towards Israel, near the Israeli Gaza border, Israel, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022. (AP)
Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system fires to intercept a rocket launched from the Gaza Strip towards Israel, near the Israeli Gaza border, Israel, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022. (AP)

Juventus and Atletico Madrid have called off their friendly match in Israel due to the "current security situation" in the country, both clubs said in a joint statement on Saturday.

Israeli aircraft struck in Gaza and Palestinians fired rockets at Israel on Saturday after an Israeli operation against the militant group Islamic Jihad ended more than a year of relative calm along the border.

The football friendly had been scheduled to be played at Bloomfield Stadium in Tel Aviv later on Saturday.

Juventus begin their Serie A campaign on Aug. 15 against Sassuolo while Atletico kick off their LaLiga season on the same day with a trip to Getafe.

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Man City Signs Backup Goalkeeper Bettinelli from Chelsea

11 February 2023, United Kingdom, London: Chelsea goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli reacts during the English Premier League match between West Ham United and Chelsea at London stadium. (dpa)
11 February 2023, United Kingdom, London: Chelsea goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli reacts during the English Premier League match between West Ham United and Chelsea at London stadium. (dpa)
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Man City Signs Backup Goalkeeper Bettinelli from Chelsea

11 February 2023, United Kingdom, London: Chelsea goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli reacts during the English Premier League match between West Ham United and Chelsea at London stadium. (dpa)
11 February 2023, United Kingdom, London: Chelsea goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli reacts during the English Premier League match between West Ham United and Chelsea at London stadium. (dpa)

Manchester City signed Marcus Bettinelli from Chelsea as a backup goalkeeper on Tuesday.

City made the move after announcing the departure of long-term No. 3 goalie Scott Carson on Monday with his contract due to expire.

Bettinelli has joined on a one-year deal and in time to be involved in the Club World Cup in the United States starting on Saturday.

"His experience and mentality will hopefully complement our other senior goalkeepers while ensuring he’s always ready to perform when called upon himself," City director of football Hugo Viana said.

It's City's second signing of this special June 1-10 transfer window introduced to help clubs shape their squads for the Club World Cup. The first was Algeria left back Rayan Ait-Nouri from Wolverhampton for $42 million.

British media reported City is also trying to sign midfielders Rayan Cherki and Tijjani Reijnders.