Republic of Ireland 'raised awareness worldwide' in Israel game

Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson says his players "raised awareness worldwide" after they chose not to engage in pre-match formalities with Israel.

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Republic of Ireland to wear black armbands for Israel game

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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."

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Euronews Published 27 September 2026

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."

BBC Published 27 September 2026

Republic of Ireland 'raised awareness worldwide' in Israel game

BBC Published 26 September 2026

Republic of Ireland to wear black armbands for Israel game

Republic of Ireland players intend to wear black armbands "in recognition of all lives lost in the [Gaza] conflict" for match against Israel.

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