Israel-Ireland match to go ahead in Nations League after player vote

The Republic of Ireland will play their Nations League fixture against Israel on Sunday after a squad vote produced a significant majority in favour of fulfilling the game. The decision followed a player's withdrawal over discomfort with the fixture, which had delayed Ireland's news conference and training session in Hungary.

Ireland will play their Nations League fixture against Israel on Sunday after a squad vote, following one player's intention to withdraw. Head coach Heimir Hallgrímsson said playing the match does not mean supporting the war in Gaza, and the team intends to wear black armbands in memory of lives lost.