There has been a petition to stop Ireland playing the game due to Israel's ongoing war with Palestine, and Heimir Hallgrimsson has been front and centre of the issue.
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September 26, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Ireland WILL play Israel: Stars hold FOUR-HOUR crunch talks and stage last-minute vote on controversial game after team-mate refused to take part in Nations League contest - with manager saying 'we're playing against genocide'
Daily Mail
Excerpt from Daily Mail.
