# Ireland beat Israel 3-0 in controversial UEFA Nations League match

https://mins.news/en/item/76336

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-27 21:41 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/9/27/ireland-defeats-israel-in-controversial-uefa-nations-league-match?traffic_source=rss

> Ireland defeated Israel 3-0 in Hungary in the UEFA Nations League. Irish players wore black armbands, bowed their heads during Israel’s anthem and declined pre-match handshakes in support of Palestinians. Captain Dara O’Shea pledged to donate all his match earnings to aid Gaza.

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