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Irish squad vote in favour of fulfilling Israel fixtures
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- Sep 26, 2026, 8:29 AM UTC
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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.Bazunu's decision triggered the delay of a scheduled press conference on Saturday, followed by a vote among the squad on whether to…
Ireland will proceed with their Nations League match against Israel after a squad vote, amidst controversy and political tension over the conflict in Gaza.
26 sources compared: Western Mainstream (12), West Asian (6), Israeli (2). Ireland will play its Nations League fixture against Israel on Sunday after a squad vote decided to proceed, following o...