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sports11 days ago•2 min saved

Ireland Defeats Israel 3-0 in Controversial Nations League Match Amid Political Protests

Ireland defeated Israel 3-0 in a highly contentious UEFA Nations League match in Debrecen, Hungary, on September 27, 2026. The game was marked by significant political tension, with Irish players wearing black armbands, refusing pre-match handshakes, and bowing their heads during the Israeli national anthem. Goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu withdrew from the squad, citing moral objections to the conflict in Gaza. The match proceeded after a player vote, despite widespread calls for a boycott in Ireland.

via Defector|

#gavin-bazunu #gaza-conflict #heimir-hallgrimsson

sports11 days ago•2 min saved

Ireland Plays Israel in Controversial Nations League Match After Player Vote

The Republic of Ireland football team played Israel in a UEFA Nations League match in Debrecen, Hungary, on September 27, 2026, despite intense internal dissent and public pressure to boycott. After a delayed press conference and hours of closed-door discussions, the squad voted by a significant majority to proceed. Substitute goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu withdrew from the team, citing moral objections to the war in Gaza. The match was held without Irish fans, with players wearing black armbands and skipping pre-match handshakes. Ireland won the fixture 3-0, while the second match against Israel is scheduled for October 4 in Serbia.

via politico.eu|

#gavin-bazunu #heimir-hallgrimsson #ireland

sports12 days ago•9 min saved

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.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#finn-azaz #gavin-bazunu #ireland

sports12 days ago•7 min saved

Bazunu Withdraws from Ireland Squad as Team Votes to Play Israel

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu has withdrawn from the UEFA Nations League squad to protest against playing Israel, citing moral objections to the ongoing war in Gaza. While Bazunu publicly stated it would be 'wrong to participate,' the remaining players voted by a significant majority to proceed with the fixtures. The team will play the first match in Debrecen, Hungary, on Sunday, and a second in Backa Topola, Serbia, on October 4. The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) confirmed the games will go ahead despite months of public pressure to boycott, with players agreeing to wear black armbands and skip pre-match handshakes as a compromise.

via Al Jazeera|

#gavin-bazunu #gaza #israel