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Irish players vote to play Israel Nations League fixtures despite boycott calls
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- Sep 26, 2026, 4:18 PM UTC
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There were no handshakes between Ireland and Israel players before their contentious Nations League match on Sunday, with the Irish team wearing black armbands. The game has faced bitter opposition in Ireland over Israel’s actions in Gaza. The Irish players looked down at the grass with their hands behind their backs…
A player’s objection prompted hours of talks and delayed Ireland’s preparations for its Nations League match in Hungary.