Ireland-Israel Match Proceeds After Player Vote

Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson has apologized for his use of the word 'genocide' when referring to fixtures against Israel. After criticism from the Israeli football federation and a response from Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin at the UN, Hallgrimsson clarified he meant 'by playing we are not accepting what is happening.'

Despite some players expressing personal principles that led them to withdraw from the fixtures, the majority voted to participate. The match will proceed with Hallgrimsson stating that players participating 'are not supporting or agreeing with anything in Gaza' but 'playing against' the situation. hiddenlangkawi.club