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Ireland goalkeeper withdraws from Ireland squad in individual boycott over 'Israel' fixture
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- Sep 26, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
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Ireland is an island in the North Atlantic Ocean, in Northwestern Europe. Geopolitically, the island is divided between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. It is separated from Great Britain to its east by the North Channel, the Irish Sea, and St George's Channel. Ireland is the second-largest island of the British Isles, the third-largest in Europe, and the twentieth-largest in the world.
More on Wikipedia ↗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.
Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu has withdrawn from the squad after indicating he would not play Sunday's Nations League match against 'Israel'. The decision prompted hours of discussions before a "significant majority" of Ireland's players voted to proceed with the fixture. Ireland goalkeeper Gavin…