Israel Gets UEFA Approval for Black Armbands vs. Ireland
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
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- UEFA approved Israel wearing black armbands against Ireland for October 7th victims.
- Ireland will continue protests, including not shaking hands.
- The match is in Serbia due to Ireland's refusal to host.
- Israel's Manor Solomon is out with illness.
- Israel seeks to regain pride after a 3-0 loss.
UEFA has approved a request from the Israel Football Association for the national team to wear black armbands during their match against Ireland. The armbands will commemorate the three-year anniversary of the October 7th massacre. This decision comes after the Irish team wore black armbands in their previous encounter with Israel, which they won 3-0, to remember "those killed in Gaza." Ireland is expected to continue its protest actions, which included refusing to shake hands with Israeli players and bowing their heads during Israel's national anthem, "Hatikvah." The match is being held in Bačka Topola, Serbia, as Ireland reportedly refused to host it due to fears of pro-Palestinian protests. The game is scheduled for 9:45 PM, with the Israeli team aiming to restore pride after their previous significant loss. Coach Ran Ben Shimon will be without a key player, Manor Solomon, who is recovering from a virus affecting several players. Solomon, who has been a captain and a vital player, may not even be in the squad, though he showed weak performance along with most teammates in the last game.
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