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Ireland confirms Nations League game against Israel will go ahead

The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has confirmed the Nations League game against Israel on Sunday will go ahead after a player vote.

Ireland confirms Nations League game against Israel will go ahead

Willy Sagnol has been sacked as Georgia's coach following a 1-0 Nations League defeat to Northern Ireland, according to Punch.

The Republic of Ireland men's football news conference and a scheduled training session ahead of their Nations League match against Israel have both been delayed, Sky News reports.

In other Nations League news, English referee Michael Oliver has been assigned to Italy's match against Turkey, Yahoo Sports reports. Additionally, Ousmane Dembele will take the captain's armband for France in their upcoming Nations League clash against Belgium, following an injury to Kylian Mbappe, Daily Post Nigeria states.

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