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Irish-Israeli player could retire from national team after Israel game
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- Sep 27, 2026, 4:47 PM UTC
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Reports in Ireland indicate that Finn Azaz, whose mother is Israeli and who has publicly said that his grandmother served in the IDF, could retire from international soccer.
The decision follows several conflicts amid the team, with players even demanding not to play the game due to the war in Gaza. The Irish national soccer team was spotted wearing black armbands and refused to shake the Israeli players' hands on Sunday's UEFA Nations League match in Debrecen, Hungary.
Irish opposition demands the Government to prevent the match against Israel, denounces pressure on the players and criticizes the stance of the FAI and UEFA.