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  "title": "Ireland Players Wear Black Armbands And Decline Pre-Match Handshakes Before 3-0 Nations League Win Over Israel | Watch",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/ireland-players-wear-black-armbands-and-decline-pre-match-handshakes",
  "topic": "culture",
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  "published": "2026-09-28T02:43:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
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    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/ireland-players-wear-black-armbands-and-decline-pre-match-handshakes-before-3-0-nations-league-win-over-israel-watch"
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  "account": "The Irish national football team wore black armbands and declined to shake hands with their Israeli counterparts before a 3-0 victory in their Nations League match on Sunday. All players wore the symbolic armbands, and the team downed their heads during the playing of the Israeli national anthem. No handshakes were exchanged between the teams, and Ireland captain Dara O’Shea approached the center of the field with his hands clasped behind his back, refusing to shake Israel captain Manor Solomon's hand. The game took place in Debrecen, Hungary, with a small group of Israeli fans in attendance, though Ireland supporters had reportedly been denied entry. Ireland secured the win with goals from Adam Idah, Troy Parrott, and Jack Moylan, with keeper Caoimhín Kelleher preventing a more lopsided score in the second half. The teams are set to face off again on October 4 in Serbia.",
  "summary": "Debrecen: 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. Ireland players ahead of the game: - All players all wearing black armbands - Head downs during the Israel national anthem - No handshakes between the teams - Ireland captain ignores Manor Solomon (Israel…",
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