Ireland’s national football team will face Israel in a UEFA Nations League match after a player vote prevented a boycott.
The fixture is part of the Nations League, a competition organised by UEFA that pits national teams against each other in a league‑style format.
In the days leading up to the game, Ireland delayed its pre‑match media briefing and training sessions as pressure mounted from supporters and activists who were calling for a protest.
The players ultimately held a vote, which decided to keep the match on schedule and avoid a boycott.
As a result, the game against Israel will go ahead as planned.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>