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Irish national soccer team won’t shake hands with Israel after win
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- Sep 28, 2026, 9:12 PM UTC
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More than 160 Irish athletes and sports figures signed an open letter calling on the national team to pull out of the match.
Ireland's soccer players refused to shake hands with Israeli opponents before their Nations League match, sparking fierce debate over the protest.
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