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Republic of Ireland vs Israel LIVE: Nations League result, latest updates and reaction

Tensions are high after public protests and political backlash

Evening Standard · 17h ago

Ireland’s clash with Austria interrupted by Palestine protests after Israel match

The National (Scotland) · Oct 1

Pro-Palestine protesters gather in Dublin to urge Ireland to boycott Israel game

Republic of Ireland faced Israel last weekend and are due to play them again on Sunday

The Independent UK · Oct 1

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Ireland soccer team urged to abandon Israel game amid protests

The game was moved to a neutral venue in Serbia and behind closed doors by the Football Association of Ireland.

Evening Standard · Oct 1

Ireland football board urged to resign over ‘shambolic’ handling of Israel games

Republic of Ireland opted to play their game against Israel on Sunday, and the two sides are due to face each other again this weekend

The Independent UK · Sep 29

Ireland boss speaks out on his team’s stance ahead of Israel rematch

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The Independent UK · Sep 29

Republic of Ireland undecided over playing Israel for second time: ‘We are all uncomfortable’

The Republic of Ireland opted to play in Sunday’s contentious match after a player vote but will face Israel again seven days later

The Independent UK · Sep 29

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Heimir Hallgrimsson says Irish squad are ‘all uncomfortable’ ahead of Israel tie

The National (Scotland) · Sep 29

Irish football chief defends controversial decision to play against Israel: ‘We’ve handled the week quite well’

Ireland opted to go ahead with their match against Israel on Sunday following a player vote

The Independent UK · Sep 28

Liam Scales and his Ireland teammates are easy targets, but the wrong ones

Celtic's Liam Scales and his Ireland teammates are easy targets, but the wrong ones

The National (Scotland) · Sep 28

Racism allegation by Israel fans towards Ireland’s Adam Idah will not be investigated

Uefa confirmed that an investigation into the incident could not take place as protocols were not followed correctly

The Independent UK · Sep 28

Ireland Beats Israel 3-0 in UEFA Match as Players Wear Black Armbands and Bow Heads During National Anthem

Ireland defeated Israel 3-0 in Debrecen after Gavin Bazunu withdrew over personal beliefs and his teammates staged pre-match gestures linked to the conflict in Gaza.

International Business Times UK · Sep 28

Celtic star doesn't play as Ireland ease to Israel win in controversial clash

The National (Scotland) · Sep 28

Republic of Ireland rout Israel after protesting anthem and refusing handshakes

Match was subject to acrimonious build-up as players voted against boycott

Evening Standard · Sep 27

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International Business Times UK · Sep 27

Black Armbands, No Handshake as Irish Football Team Face Israel After Divisive Vote Over Gaza War

Ireland's players wore black armbands and declined customary pre-match gestures against Israel after a lengthy squad debate over whether to play amid the war in Gaza.

The Guardian - UK · Sep 27

Israel 0-3 Republic of Ireland, Germany 0-1 Greece, Norway 1-2 Portugal: Nations League – as it happened

Jürgen Klopp’s new Germany were beaten at home by Greece as Gonçalo Ramos stood in for Cristiano Ronaldo and scored

Euronews · Sep 27

Ireland team to wear black armbands as players vote to go ahead with Israel game

The Israeli FA issued a statement commending the FAI and the Irish squad for deciding to go ahead with the match, saying: "Football has won."

The National (Scotland) · Sep 27

Liam Scales 'showed support' to Ireland's Bazunu amid Israel controversy

Celtic defender Liam Scales is said to have been one of four members of the Republic of Ireland squad to support Gavin Bazunu's decision to…

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The National (Scotland) · Sep 27

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu says he will not play against Israel

BOLTON goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu has confirmed he has refused to participate in the Republic of Ireland’s controversial Nations League fixtures with…

The Independent UK · Sep 27

Ireland star explains decision to refuse to play against Israel

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The Independent UK · Sep 26

Ireland name outfield player among goalkeepers after Gavin Bazunu withdrawal vs Israel

Bazunu refused to play in the controversial Nations League match, with Uefa rules stipulating that the Republic of Ireland must name three goalkeepers in the Israel fixture

The National (Scotland) · Sep 26

Republic of Ireland to wear black armbands for Israel match

REPUBLIC of Ireland’s Nations League fixture with Israel will go ahead on Sunday after a “significant majority” of players voted to proceed…

Evening Standard · Sep 26

Republic of Ireland confirm Israel game will go ahead after player vote

One player has withdrawn from the squad ahead of Nations League meeting in Hungary

The National (Scotland) · Aug 19

Celtic 'considering' second English Championship keeper amid Balazs Toth interest

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025

Seamus Coleman omitted from Republic of Ireland squad for World Cup qualifiers

The 36-year-old has been an unused substitute in Everton’s first two Premier League games of the season.

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