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Ireland wear black armbands, skip handshakes in Israel clash
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- Sep 28, 2026, 4:11 AM UTC
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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
The game faced bitter opposition in Ireland over Israel’s actions in Gaza with the players coming under huge pressure to boycott two matches against Israel.
Republic of Ireland secured a 3-0 Nations League win over Israel amid political protests, skipped handshakes, and squad boycotts. First-half goals from Parrott, Idah, and Moylan sealed the victory.