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Israel says football and politics must stay separate after Ireland fixture vote
Original: Israel say football and politics must stay separate, after Ireland vote to fulfil fixture
Israel has said that football and politics must remain separate after Ireland voted to go ahead with their scheduled fixture. The Irish decision to fulfil the match prompted a response from Israeli officials, who stressed that sport should not become entangled with political disputes. The exchange has drawn attention to the intersection of sport and international politics.
Why now: Ireland's vote to proceed with the fixture has reignited debate over the role of politics in international sport.
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