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Coverage dated September 27, 2026

Ireland players wear black armbands and refrain from handshakes in soccer game against Israel

Headline from WFMZ Allentown

DEBRECEN, Hungary (AP) — There were no handshakes between Ireland and Israel players before their contentious Nations League match on Sunday, with the Irish team wearing black armbands for its 3-0 victory.

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  1. BBC News

    No handshakes between Republic of Ireland and Israel (opens BBC News)

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    BBC News's feed description

    The Republic of Ireland and Israel players do not shake hands with each other before Sunday's controversial Uefa Nations League game in Hungary.

  2. WFMZ Allentown

    Ireland players wear black armbands and refrain from handshakes in soccer game against Israel (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    DEBRECEN, Hungary (AP) — There were no handshakes between Ireland and Israel players before their contentious Nations League match on Sunday, with the Irish team wearing black armbands for its 3-0 victory.

  3. WFMZ Allentown

    Ireland beat Israel but no handshakes due to war in Gaza (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    Ireland beat Israel 3-0 in a Nations League clash on Sunday amid an eerie and sombre atmosphere that saw the Irish players wear black armbands over the war in Gaza.

  4. Fox News

    Irish soccer players wear black armbands, refuse to shake hands ahead of contentious match vs Israel (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Irish players wore black armbands and refused handshakes during the Nations League match against Israel, with goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu leaving the team.

  5. Al Jazeera

    Ireland defeats Israel in controversial UEFA Nations League match (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Ireland's players wore black armbands in support of Palestine, bowed their heads, and refused pre-match handshakes.

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