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Republic of Ireland to wear black armbands for Israel game
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- Sep 26, 2026, 7:59 PM UTC
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The game faced bitter opposition in Ireland over Israel’s actions in Gaza with the players coming under huge pressure to boycott the two matches against Israel.
The decision follows several conflicts amid the team, with players even demanding not to play the game due to the war in Gaza.
Manor Solomon has reacted angrily to the Republic of Ireland team’s behaviour before their Nations League match in protest at Israel’s military action in Gaza