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Ireland players vote to play Israel amid boycott threats
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- Sep 26, 2026, 8:28 PM UTC
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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.Bazunu's decision triggered the delay of a scheduled press conference on Saturday, followed by a vote among the squad on whether to fulfil the…
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.