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Republic of Ireland to wear black armbands for Israel game
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- Sep 26, 2026, 1:38 PM UTC
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The decision follows several conflicts amid the team, with players even demanding not to play the game due to the war in Gaza.
The Israeli FA issued a statement commending the FAI and the Irish squad for deciding to go ahead with the match, saying: "Football has won."
There were no handshakes between Ireland and Israel players before their contentious Nations League match on Sunday, with the Irish team wearing black armbands for its 3-0 victory. The game faced bitter opposition in Ireland over Israel’s actions in Gaza with the players coming under huge pressure to boycott two…