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FAI Approves Ireland’s Israel Match After Squad Vote

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  • Ireland's football team will play the League match against Israel despite public opposition.
  • FAI proceeded after a squad vote gave a majority to fulfil the Israel fixture.
  • Goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu quit the squad, saying Gaza war made participation wrong.
  • Players wore black armbands and bowed during Israeli anthem to mourn Gaza deaths.
  • The match took place in Debrecen, Hungary, with return leg scheduled doors in Serbia after UEFA ignored abuse.