Ireland wears black armbands, refuses handshake with Israel before Nations League football match
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Posted Mon 28 Sep 2026 at 9:58amMon 28 Sep 2026 at 9:58amIrish players were pressured to boycott the games against Israel.
(Getty Images: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile)In short:Republic of Ireland players have refused to shake hands with Israeli opposition during a Nations League football match.
Irish players wore black armbands and bowed their heads during the Israeli anthem over Israel's actions in Gaza.
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Posted Mon 28 Sep 2026 at 9:58amMon 28 Sep 2026 at 9:58amIrish players were pressured to boycott the games against Israel.
(Getty Images: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile)In short:Republic of Ireland players have refused to shake hands with Israeli opposition during a Nations League football match.
Irish players wore black armbands and bowed their heads during the Israeli anthem over Israel's actions in Gaza.