Israel-Ireland match to go ahead in Nations League after player vote
Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: September 26, 2026Country: Ireland
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The Republic of Ireland will play their Nations League match against Israel on Sunday after a squad vote on whether to proceed, according to FAI CEO David Courell. One player had expressed discomfort and considered withdrawing, but a significant majority voted to continue, allowing the match to go ahead. The pre-match press conference was postponed, and the team remained in their hotel in Debrecen. Captain Dara O’Shea mentioned that players would meet to discuss a plan of action for the upcoming game against Israel.
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