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Ireland down Israel in politically-charged match
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Ireland beat Israel 3-0 amid a tense and sombre atmosphere at a Nations League match in Hungary. The Irish players wore black armbands in a show of solidarity with Gaza, and the two teams refused to shake each other's hands at the start of the match. "The purpose of the protest is to raise awareness," says Ireland…
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