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No handshakes between Ireland and Israel players ahead of Nations League clash
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- Sep 27, 2026, 7:04 PM UTC
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Irish players wore black armbands and refused handshakes during the Nations League match against Israel, with goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu leaving the team.
There were no handshakes between Ireland and Israel players before their contentious Nations League match on Sunday, with the Irish team wearing black armbands.
Match was subject to acrimonious build-up as players voted against boycott