Ireland players with black armbands skip handshakes with Israel in football game
naharnet - 9/29/2026 2:13:04 PM - GMT (+2 )
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naharnet - 9/29/2026 2:13:04 PM - GMT (+2 )
There were no handshakes between Ireland and Israel players before their contentious Nations League match on Sunday, with the Irish team wearing black armbands for its 3-0 victory.
The game faced bitter opposition in Ireland over Israel's actions in Gaza with the players coming under huge pressure to boycott two matches against Israel.
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