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Ireland Footballers Vote to Play Israel Amid Controversy, Goalkeeper Withdraws
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The Republic of Ireland football team will play Israel in the Nations League after a player vote, though goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu withdrew. The team will wear black armbands and donate profits from another match to charity, while acknowledging discomfort with the fixtures amid rising antisemitism concerns.
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- Ireland's national football team will play Israel after a majority player vote.
- Goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu is the only player to withdraw from the squad.
- Players will wear black armbands and skip media duties.
- The team's home match against Israel will be played in Serbia behind closed doors.
- The decision follows concerns over rising antisemitism in Ireland.
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