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Ireland to play controversial Israel Nations League fixtures after player vote
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- Sep 26, 2026, 2:40 PM UTC
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Ireland's players wore black armbands in support of Palestine, bowed their heads, and refused pre-match handshakes.
Irish players wore black armbands and refused handshakes during the Nations League match against Israel, with goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu leaving the team.
After calls to boycott the controversial fixture, the country’s national broadcaster has opted for slimmed-down coverage of the Nations League match