UEFA Nations League: Ireland players agree to play Israel fixtures, plan black armbands
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Pressure to boycott upcoming Nations League games against Israel over that country's actions in Gaza took its toll on the Ireland team on Saturday (September 26, 2026) when players talked for hours, voted on their participation, and one departed the squad.
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What happened
Pressure to boycott upcoming Nations League games against Israel over that country's actions in Gaza took its toll on the Ireland team on Saturday (September 26, 2026) when players talked for hours, voted on their participation, and one departed the squad.
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