The Soviet Union has again rebuffed Israel on an exchange program, this time in canceling a scheduled visit by the National Soccer Team, it was disclosed here today. Two months ago, the Soviets canceled a scheduled exchange which would have brought the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra to Israel for a tour and sent the Israeli Philharmonic to Moscow.
Officials said everything was set for the visit by the soccer team to Israel in February but weeks passed with no information from Soviet authorities for final arrangements for the visit. The Israeli Soccer Association made inquiries which brought an official announcement that the team would not come to Israel but offering one of the lesser Soviet League teams. A report on the latest development is expected soon from the Israel Embassy in Moscow.
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