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Why Ireland's match against Israel will be like no other
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- Sep 27, 2026, 2:00 PM UTC
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Bazunu says his decision to withdraw was based on a 'personal belief that the killing of innocent people is wrong'.
Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson says his players "raised awareness worldwide" after they chose not to engage in pre-match formalities with Israel.
Israel has endured decades of soccer humiliation. But after Ireland's genocide accusations, losing this one might finally be too much to bear