Five Irish players refuse to play against Israel in Nations League

Five players from the Irish national team refused to play against Israel.

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The Football Association of Ireland confirmed the match will go ahead on Sunday.

This decision reignites the debate on sports boycotts in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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