Republic of Ireland to wear black armbands for Israel game
Republic of Ireland players have decided to wear black armbands during their upcoming Nations League match against Israel to honor lives lost in the Gaza conflict. Following a significant majority vote, the squad agreed to proceed with the fixture despite one player withdrawing in protest. The team also plans to skip parts of the pre-match ceremony and donate a portion of their match fees to charity.
- ▪FAI chief executive David Courell confirmed that goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu withdrew from the squad in protest against the fixture.
- ▪A vote among the Republic of Ireland players resulted in a significant majority supporting the decision to play the game.
- ▪The players intend to wear black armbands and skip elements of the pre-match ceremony to recognize the ongoing conflict.
- ▪The team plans to make a significant charitable donation using funds from the Israel matches and an upcoming game against Austria.
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Republic of Ireland to wear black armbands for Israel gameImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, FAI chief executive David Courell confirmed one player has withdrawn from the Republic of Ireland squad in protest Published26 September 2026, 14:38 BSTUpdated 1 hour agoRepublic of Ireland players intend to wear black armbands "in recognition of all lives lost in the [Gaza] conflict" for Sunday's Nations League game against Israel in Hungary, after confirming they will go ahead with the fixture.Football Association of Ireland (FAI) chief executive David Courell confirmed one player has withdrawn from the squad before the match.But he added that a vote among the squad produced a "significant majority" in favour of playing.As well as the intention to wear black armbands for Sunday's 'away'…
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