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1. 1 Sep 17 8:44 AM

   Hallgrimsson tells players squad is uncomfortable but unified on Israel games

   The Ireland coach announced he had spoken individually with all squad players about the prospect of facing Israel, and said the team will proceed with the matches despite discomfort.

   “none of us feel comfortable playing in these games but once we have decided to play them, we all stick together and play as one.”

   1. 3 outlets Hallgrimsson spoke to players individually about Israel games

      first by Yahoo Sports, 6d ago · also BBC Football, BBC Sport

   • C

     Yes it's petulant to call it a wretched argument which you don't attempt to answer and undermine with you strange phrasing about everyday people protesting (which he never alluded to at all) and it's noble you'd potentially put your job on the line for the greater good but doesn't actually answer anything about what you'd do, if our 4…

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     RE: https:// tomkahe.com/@GiftArticles/1173 13081607516826 'The Republic of Ireland are set to face Israel twice over the international break, with the first game due to be played on September 27. On the weekend Hallgrimsson said in a press conference that the team were “not playing with genocide, we are playing against genocide”. “So we’re…

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   • M

     No, the fine can be different, because the youth competitions are very different from the senior competitions. It's obvious, stop being intentionally obtuse.

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2. backgroundSep 17

   FAI director John Martin acknowledges uncomfortable situation for players — FAI director of football John Martin stated the games had created a "very uncomfortable situation for everyone" and insisted players "shouldn't be in a position where they get criticised".

3. backgroundJul 15

   FAI approves Israel fixtures despite boycott concerns — At an extraordinary general meeting, FAI delegates backed a motion to proceed with Nations League games against Israel, citing fears that a boycott would cause "significant and lasting harm" to the association.