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Vuelta boss defends keeping Israeli team in race after protests derail Madrid finale

Spanish Vuelta organisers on Monday defended the Israel-based cycling team’s right to compete after pro-Palestinian protests disrupted the race’s finale in Madrid, forcing Sunday’s last stage to be cut short. Spain’s left-wing government expressed sympathy with the protesters, while Israeli officials accused Madrid of fueling unrest.

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