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Ireland refuse handshake with Israel and don armbands in Nations League tie - Al Jazeera
Republic of Ireland football players again wear black armbands and refuse handshakes with Israel in UEFA Nations League.
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5 Oct 2026 · 1 min read
Ireland players again wore black armbands in recognition of Palestinians killed in Gaza and bowed their heads during the Israeli national anthem before the teams second UEFA Nations League football m…