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Ireland to wear black armbands for Israel match

Republic of Ireland players will wear black armbands during their match against Israel in recognition of all lives lost in the Gaza conflict, the team decided to go ahead with the fixture. The Israeli FA commended the FAI and Irish squad, saying "Football has won."

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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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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."

Republic of Ireland to wear black armbands for Israel gameBBC Sport
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Republic of Ireland to wear black armbands for Israel game

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