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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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Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson says his players "raised awareness worldwide" after they chose not to engage in pre-match formalities with Israel.
Ireland's players wore black armbands in support of Palestine, bowed their heads, and refused pre-match handshakes.
Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin rejected antisemitism claims as Ireland's soccer players held a dramatic last-minute vote on playing against Israel.