Ireland players face Israel match dilemma as squad discusses ways to protest Gaza war

Ireland’s squad is considering gestures of solidarity with Palestinians as players wrestle with their opposition to the controversial fixture

Chiedozie Ogbene: 'If the game goes ahead, that does not mean we are best friends with Israel.' Pic: ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Three days after being torn apart by Kosovo, Ireland’s players will find their consciences torn when they face Israel on Sunday.

It has never reached a point where players were prepared to boycott these Uefa Nations League fixtures, scheduled seven days apart in two neutral countries.