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Ireland players vote to play controversial matches vs. Israel
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- Sep 26, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC
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Ireland’s match against Israel on Sunday will go ahead as scheduled
Ireland easily beat Israel in a Nations League fixture that 24 hours earlier appeared in doubt. One Irish player pulled out of the match to express his opposition to Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip.
Ireland's players wore black armbands in support of Palestine, bowed their heads, and refused pre-match handshakes.