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‘Shouldn’t Be Going Ahead’: Ireland Goalkeeper Refuses to Face Israel
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Bazunu refused to play in the controversial Nations League match, with Uefa rules stipulating that the Republic of Ireland must name three goalkeepers in the Israel fixture
The Irish Independent reports Gavin Bazunu told the federation he will not play Israel on Sunday; training was delayed, a news conference canceled and talks with players continue
Republic of Ireland are due to face Israel in Hungary on Sunday