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Ireland defeats Israel in controversial UEFA Nations League match
Ireland’s players wore black armbands in support of Palestinians, bowed their heads during the Israeli anthem, and refused pre-match handshakes.
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Ireland’s national team won the first of two UEFA Nations League matches against Israel, defeating the Israeli side 3‑0. The Republic of Ireland players wore black armbands in support of Palestinians, bowed their heads during the Israeli anthem, and declined pre‑match handshakes. Their actions followed international calls to boycott the match, drawing attention to the controversy surrounding the game. The victory marked a decisive result for Ireland in the group stage.
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