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Ireland’s goalkeeper withdraws from Israel match, citing ‘atrocities in the region’
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- Sep 26, 2026, 11:12 PM UTC
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Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu has withdrawn from the squad for Sunday's Nations League match against Israel, citing his personal opposition to the killing of civilians in the Gaza conflict, despite his teammates voting to fulfil the fixture.
Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu has withdrawn from Sunday's UEFA Nations League fixture against 'Israel', citing moral objections, according to reports in Irish media. Bazunu, the Bolton Wanderers goalkeeper who returned to the Ireland squad this international window after a lengthy injury…
Bazunu says his decision to withdraw was based on a 'personal belief that the killing of innocent people is wrong'.