# Republic of Ireland news conference delayed before controversial Israel game

https://mins.news/en/item/75133

- BBC News, 2026-09-26 10:44 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c962jjl18g3ro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> The Republic of Ireland postponed its pre-match news conference ahead of Sunday's Nations League fixture against Israel in Debrecen. The team's training was also delayed, with no new media time confirmed, as campaigners urge a boycott over the Israel-Gaza war and reports suggest at least one player may want to withdraw.

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