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Ireland team to wear black armbands in Israel game amid boycott calls
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- Sep 27, 2026, 1:06 PM UTC
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The decision follows several conflicts amid the team, with players even demanding not to play the game due to the war in Gaza.
The Israeli FA issued a statement commending the FAI and the Irish squad for deciding to go ahead with the match, saying: "Football has won."
There were no handshakes between Ireland and Israel players before their contentious Nations League match, with the Irish team wearing black armbands. The game has faced bitter opposition in Ireland