Irish sportspeople urge Republic of Ireland to boycott Israel game

BBC Sport Monday 21 September 2026, 17:27 UTC 1 min read

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More than 160 Irish sportspeople sign an open letter to urge the Republic of Ireland senior men's team to refuse to participate in their upcoming Nations League games against Israel.

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