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Ireland face Israel behind closed doors in Serbia amid protest

Original: The Ireland–Israel match was played in Serbia without spectators due to political and security tensions. Irish players r

The Ireland–Israel football match was played in Serbia with no spectators, a move attributed to political and security tensions. Irish players refused to shake hands with the Israeli team, bowed their heads during the Israeli national anthem, and wore black armbands as a mark of remembrance. The visible protests from the Irish squad have drawn wide attention and comment.

Why now: The Irish players' on-pitch protest against Israel during a politically charged, crowdless fixture is sparking debate.

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• The Ireland–Israel match was played in Serbia without spectators due to political and security tensions. Irish players refused to shake hands with the Israeli team and bowed their heads during the Israeli national anthem. Irish players also wore black armbands in remembrance of… · rania40 · 5

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