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Irish Athletes Urge National Team to Boycott Games Against Israel
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First reported by Sport5 · 9 hours ago
What happened
Over 160 Irish athletes have signed an open letter urging their national football team to boycott two upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Israel. The petition, organized by "Irish Sport for Palestine," criticizes sports and government bodies and calls on players to refuse participation.
- 01163 Irish athletes signed a petition to boycott games against Israel.
- 02The athletes urged the national team to refuse participation in two Nations League matches.
- 03The petition was organized by "Irish Sport for Palestine."
- 04Signatories include athlete Ciara Mageean and former player Joe Brolly.
- 05The athletes criticized Irish sports and government bodies.
- 06The letter calls on players to "Stop the game."
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