Irlanda confirmă că va juca împotriva Israelului. Fotbaliștii irlandezi au decis prin vot: „Nu jucăm cu ei, jucăm împotriva lor”

The Irish national football team will play against Israel in the Nations League after players voted to participate, despite calls for a boycott due to the Gaza conflict. A significant number of Irish athletes had urged the team to withdraw from the match, citing accusations of genocide against Israel. After discussions, the majority of players decided to proceed with the game scheduled in Hungary. Coach Heimir Hallgrímsson acknowledged the pressure on players but emphasized that participating does not equate to supporting Israel's actions. The Football Association of Ireland has opted to follow UEFA regulations, warning that a boycott could lead to severe penalties.