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After players vote, Ireland decides to play soccer match with Israel; 1 player withdraws

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Published: Sep 26, 2026, 12:07 PM UTC

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Ireland will play Sunday’s Nations League match against Israel following a squad vote, even as goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu withdrew from the team in protest.

The Jerusalem PostIreland's goalkeeper boycotts Israel match as Ireland squad votes to play

Ireland's players have voted to proceed with their Nations League fixture against Israel on Sunday.

Al JazeeraQatarIreland decide to play Israel in Nations League after squad vote

Ireland's football team voted on Saturday to fulfil a Nations League tie with Israel despite goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu pulling out of the match due to unease over the war in Gaza.

Flashscore.comIreland decide to fulfil Israel fixture after team vote despite Bazunu withdrawing

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Ireland

Island in the North Atlantic Ocean

Ireland is an island in the North Atlantic Ocean, in Northwestern Europe. Geopolitically, the island is divided between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. It is separated from Great Britain to its east by the North Channel, the Irish Sea, and St George's Channel. Ireland is the second-largest island of the British Isles, the third-largest in Europe, and the twentieth-largest in the world.

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After players vote, Ireland decides to play soccer match with Israel; 1 player withdrawsThe Times of Israel40 hr. ago
Ireland's goalkeeper boycotts Israel match as Ireland squad votes to playThe Jerusalem Post32 hr. ago
Ireland decide to play Israel in Nations League after squad voteAl JazeeraQatar32 hr. ago
Ireland decide to fulfil Israel fixture after team vote despite Bazunu withdrawingFlashscore.com14 hr. ago
Ireland's Team Votes to Play Israel but Wear Black ArmbandsNewser31 hr. ago
Ireland to Play Israel in Nations League After Squad Votes to ProceedGlobal Banking & Finance Review32 hr. ago
Ireland Votes To Play Israel In Nations League After Gavin Bazunu Withdrawal: 26 outlets comparednewscord.org36 hr. ago
Ireland team to wear black armbands as players vote to go ahead with Israel gameInbox.eu15 hr. ago
Ireland players make final decision on match against IsraelGoal.com37 hr. ago
Ireland players vote to go ahead with games against Israel, will wear black armbandsThe Economic Times33 hr. ago
The Israel – Ireland match will be played, decided by "player votes"KOHA.net38 hr. ago
Irish footballers vote to play against Israelvijesti.me32 hr. ago

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