Gestul făcut de fotbaliștii Irlandei, când s-a intonat imnul Israelului, la meciul din Liga Națiunilor. „Sper că nu se va mai întâmpla”

Ireland's football coach Heimir Hallgrimsson noted that his players gained global attention by not participating in pre-match formalities against Israel. The Irish team did not shake hands with the Israeli players and bowed their heads during the Israeli anthem before winning the UEFA Nations League match 3-0 in Hungary. This decision followed calls for a boycott of matches against Israel due to the Gaza conflict. Hallgrimsson expressed hope that future matches would not involve such protests, emphasizing the players' role in raising awareness about the situation. Similar actions were taken by the Irish women's basketball team in 2024, reflecting ongoing tensions regarding sports and political issues in Ireland.