During a Nations League fixture on Sunday evening, the Republic of Ireland squad declined to exchange handshakes with their opponents, the Israeli team, prior to kick-off.
Irish Squad Declines Handshakes with Israel Ahead of Nations League Clash
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This just feels like unnecessary provocation. Football should unite people, not deepen divides between nations.
Shocking news. Is the FAI supporting this or condemning it? The silence is deafening right now.
Honestly, I can’t blame the boys for standing up for what they believe in. Politics shouldn’t be separated from sport.