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Jackson Irvine, a supporter of Palestine, could captain Australia at the World Cup
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
100% centerFirst reported by N12 · Jun 10, 2026
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What happened
Jackson Irvine of Australia could captain the Socceroos at the World Cup, where they face Turkey on Sunday. The St. Pauli midfielder drew criticism in Germany after posting support for Palestine, wearing a FC Palestine shirt, and sharing messages backing protests. Irvine said he wanted to express solidarity with the Palestinian people, especially Gaza residents.
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