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Cillian Sherlock

Ireland soccer team urged to abandon Israel game amid protests

A protest outside the Aviva Stadium (Cillian Sherlock/PA) -

The Republic of Ireland men’s international soccer squad has been urged to abandon an upcoming fixture with Israel, as the first of two protests was staged outside a Dublin stadium.

The game has been the focus of sustained protest and political commentary, with one player, goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu, refusing to participate in the two sides’ first Nations League fixture as a matter of “principle”.

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