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Ireland Football Team to Play Israel Amid Boycott Calls
The Republic of Ireland men's national football team has confirmed their Nations League fixture against Israel will proceed as scheduled in Hungary. This decision follows pressure from campaigners urging a boycott due to the conflict in Gaza. Goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu has released a statement after withdrawing from the squad. The remaining players voted to play the games despite expressing unease about the fixture.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Left (2): CNN, Daily Mirror
- Centre (4): BBC News, France 24, Irish Independent, Sky News