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Ireland confirm Israel Nations League clash after player vote
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- Sep 26, 2026, 8:45 PM UTC
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Bazunu refused to play in the controversial Nations League match, with Uefa rules stipulating that the Republic of Ireland must name three goalkeepers in the Israel fixture
Match being held in Hungary had been in doubt as players considered boycott
Players from Ireland's football team voted on Saturday to fulfil a UEFA Nations League tie with Israel despite player unease over the war in Gaza.