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Irish Athletes Push for Boycott as Ireland Confirms Israel Football Fixture

Over 160 Irish athletes called for a boycott of upcoming matches against Israel, sparking heated debate and player votes before Ireland decided to play as scheduled.

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Over 160 Irish athletes call for Israel football boycott

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Israel FA accuses Hallgrímsson of ignorance and hypocrisy

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Irish prime minister backs Hallgrímsson after Israeli criticism

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Ireland squad delays decision on Israel match until after Kosovo

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Jason Knight publicly opposes playing Israel match

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Ireland squad holds vote on whether to play Israel

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Ireland confirms Israel match will proceed after team vote

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  1. Ireland’s Knight says Israel match should not be played
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  2. In first, Irish soccer player publicly opposes match with Israel set for Sunday - The Times of Israel
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  1. 'Don't put pressure on us' over Israel games - Ogbene
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  2. Qui est Heimir Hallgrimsson, le sélectionneur de l'Irlande au coeur de la polémique après ses déclarations sur Israël ?
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  3. Why are Ireland vs Israel football matches so controversial? - Al Jazeera
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  4. Why are Ireland vs Israel football matches so controversial?
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  5. 'Don't put pressure on us' over Israel games - Republic of Ireland's Ogbene
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  1. Le sélectionneur de l'Irlande, Heimir Hallgrimsson, revient sur ses critiques envers Israël : « Ce n'était pas malin de ma part de détourner ainsi l'attention »
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  2. Do you agree with our Ireland team to play Kosovo?
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  3. Ireland manager thanks prime minister for support ahead of Israel fixtures
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  4. 'It can't be brushed over' - Republic of Ireland squad to discuss Israel games
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  5. Irlanda, il ct vuole boicottare la partita contro Israele: "Non giochiamo con genocidio"
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  2. Israel FA comments on Hallgrimsson 'unacceptable' - Irish taoiseach Martin
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  3. Spectre of Israel follows Ireland ahead of Nations League opener in Kosovo
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  4. Irish athletes urge men's soccer team to boycott matches against Israel
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  5. Israel Football Association cites Nobel Prize winners in rant at Ireland coach
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