Fotbalul nu a contat în Irlanda-Israel. Meciul, umbrit de războiul din Gaza, proteste și acuzații de „jihadism”. Nu l-au uitat nici pe Hitler

The football match between Ireland and Israel ended 3-0 in favor of Ireland, but was overshadowed by political tensions and protests related to the Gaza conflict. Irish players showed solidarity with Gaza victims by bowing their heads during the Israeli anthem and wearing black armbands. This led to a strong backlash from Israeli officials, who accused Ireland of supporting terrorism and referenced historical events from World War II. The Irish Football Association had previously sought to suspend Israel from international competitions due to the ongoing conflict, but their requests were denied. Tensions escalated further with comments from the Irish coach, who stated they were playing against genocide, prompting a sharp response from Israeli officials.