Ireland and Israel players skip handshakes at Nations League match

Ireland and Israel players skip handshakes at Nations League match

The Republic of Ireland and Israel players did not shake hands before Sunday's Uefa Nations League game in Hungary. The match was controversial due to the Israel-Gaza war, with calls for Ireland to withdraw. Ireland players wore black armbands and goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu withdrew from the squad. Ireland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson called it one of his most challenging weeks.

Source: BBC

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