POLITICS● ELEVATEDOct 4 · Oct 4, 2026, 8:27 AM
Ireland–Israel nations League clash overshadowed by political tensions
France 24 [en] · global
Ireland and Israel are set to face off in the second leg of their Nations League matchup, with political tensions overshadowing the football. During last week’s first game in Bulgaria, Irish players wore black armbands in support of Gaza and pointedly lowered their heads during the Israeli national anthem. Ahead of Sunday’s match in Serbia, the Irish team cut a press conference short after facing intense questioning from Israeli journalists. Charlotte Lam has the details.
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