Story preview
Topics in this story
Continue reading on the publisher site for the full article.
Coverage
Tone
Outlets covering it
13
in the last 3 days
First reported
31 hr. ago
12 outlets since
Countries
12 other outlets reported this story in the last 3 days.
Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson says his players "raised awareness worldwide" after they chose not to engage in pre-match formalities with Israel.
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.