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Ireland to fulfil Nations League fixture with Israel after player vote
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- Sep 26, 2026, 3:38 PM UTC
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The Republic of Ireland and Israel players do not shake hands with each other before or after Sunday's controversial Uefa Nations League game in Hungary.
Bazunu says his decision to withdraw was based on a 'personal belief that the killing of innocent people is wrong'.
Ireland's football team voted on Saturday to fulfil a Nations League tie with Israel despite goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu pulling out of the match due to unease over the war in Gaza.