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Ireland star REFUSES to play against Israel on eve of controversial Nations League match - and MORE stars could join him after manager said

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Published: Sep 26, 2026, 10:17 AM UTC

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The Irish players did not reach an unanimous agreement but they will take to the pitch to face Israel this Sunday in Debrecen, Hungary, in the Nations League. Earlier in the day, goalkeeper Gavin Ba...

Yahoo SportsNo one feels comfortable: Goalkeeper refuses to face Israel but game will go on

The Republic of Ireland football team have confirmed that Sunday's Nations League match against Israel will go ahead despite at least one player wishing to boycott the game.

metro.co.ukUnited KingdomIreland make decision on boycotting Israel match after player refuses to play

Celtic defender Liam Scales reportedly backed Gavin Bazunu after the goalkeeper withdrew from Republic of Ireland's Nations League fixtures…

Glasgow TimesUnited KingdomCeltic star 'supported' Gavin Bazunu's Ireland withdrawal amid Israel controversy

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Ireland star explains decision to refuse to play against IsraelThe IndependentUnited Kingdom18 hr. ago
After players vote, Ireland decides to play soccer match with Israel; 1 player withdrawsThe Times of Israel37 hr. ago
No one feels comfortable: Goalkeeper refuses to face Israel but game will go onYahoo Sports31 hr. ago
Ireland forced to name outfield star as emergency goalkeeper over Bazunu protestThe SunUnited Kingdom11 hr. ago
Ireland make decision on boycotting Israel match after player refuses to playmetro.co.ukUnited Kingdom36 hr. ago
Celtic star 'supported' Gavin Bazunu's Ireland withdrawal amid Israel controversyGlasgow TimesUnited Kingdom13 hr. ago
Ireland star issues long statement after refusing to play against IsraelAOL.caCanada28 hr. ago
Joe Brolly labels Ireland players 'cowards' over not refusing to play against IsraelIrish MirrorIreland3 days ago
Gavin Bazunu confirms withdrawal from Republic of Ireland matches against IsraelESPN27 hr. ago
Irish soccer team wear black armbands against IsraelThe Jerusalem Post7 hr. ago
Republic of Ireland coach: 'Nobody questioning' Bazunu's refusal to face Israelespn.co.ukUnited Kingdom1 hr. ago
Liam Scales 'showed support' to Ireland's Bazunu amid Israel controversyThe Herald13 hr. ago

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