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Ireland vs Israel: UEFA Nations League clash overshadowed by escalating war of words
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European football competition
The UEFA Nations League is an international European football competition played by the senior men's national teams of the member associations of UEFA, the sport's European governing body. The competition was devised to minimise friendlies and give nations competitive encounters with equally ranked teams. Teams from all the European associations compete in a league structure featuring promotion and relegation.
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A player’s objection prompted hours of talks and delayed Ireland’s preparations for its Nations League match in Hungary.
Republic of Ireland secured a 3-0 Nations League win over Israel amid political protests, skipped handshakes, and squad boycotts. First-half goals from Parrott, Idah, and Moylan sealed the victory.
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