Ireland beats Israel 3-0 in contentious match as player Azaz considers retirement
Ireland defeated Israel 3-0 in a UEFA Nations League match in Hungary, with players wearing black armbands and refusing pre-match handshakes. Second-choice goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu withdrew from the squad, citing moral objections to the conflict in Gaza. Meanwhile, Irish player Finn Azaz, who has Israeli ancestry, is reportedly considering retirement from international football following the controversy.