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Israel declare 'football has won' after Irish squad vote
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- Sep 26, 2026, 5:06 PM UTC
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Ireland will play Sunday’s Nations League match against Israel following a squad vote, even as goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu withdrew from the team in protest.
“Nobody is comfortable playing this game,” Ireland’s coach declares after a tense locker-room vote to proceed with Sunday’s Nations League match against Israel.
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