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Republic of Ireland players have decided to play Israel in the Nations League after an internal vote, while wearing black armbands in tribute to victims of the conflict in Gaza and carrying out other protest initiatives. The decision comes amid domestic pressure to boycott the two matches between the teams, and goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu’s withdrawal from both.
Goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu announced that he would not take part in Ireland’s two Nations League matches against Israel, while the Football Association of Ireland decided to proceed with the first fixture, scheduled for Sunday in Hungary, after a vote in which a large majority of the squad backed playing the match. The players also agreed a series of protest and solidarity measures.
The Israeli Football Association attacked Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson after he said his team would play ‘against genocide’ in the two Nations League fixtures between the sides. The teams are preparing to play in Hungary and Serbia, amid reports that the Israeli FA is considering filing a complaint with UEFA.
US President Donald Trump told Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin during a meeting in Dublin that he would like to see a united Ireland, predicting that it would eventually happen. His remarks drew rejection from the Democratic Unionist Party, while the British government reaffirmed its position on holding a referendum in Northern Ireland.
