Ireland's second Nations League match against Israel is set to go ahead on Sunday as planned, according to The Irish Times, after manager Heimir Hallgrímsson addressed questions about the team's approach to the fixture.
Ireland played the first match against Israel despite what Al Jazeera English described as unease among some players over the war in Gaza. Some outlets reported that players had made a gesture of protest, with the Daily Express referring to a snubbed national anthem before the first game.
According to Al Jazeera English and Arab News, Hallgrímsson said the team has not yet decided on its exact approach for the second match, even as the fixture itself remains scheduled to proceed.
Coverage followed Ireland's victory over Israel in the opening match of the two-game set, according to Arab News.
How each side covered it
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- The Mirror's headline referenced a decision on boycotting the second match after protests.
- Al Jazeera English reported the team remained undecided on its approach to the next game.
- Al Jazeera English cited unease among some Ireland players over Israel's war in Gaza, which it called genocidal.
“Ireland undecided on approach for next game against Israel, coach says” — Al Jazeera English
Center
- The Irish Times reported the second match would go ahead as planned on Sunday.
- RTÉ News covered comments from coach Heimir Hallgrímsson on the games and players' attitudes.
- Arab News reported the team had not yet decided on its approach, following Ireland's win in the first match.
“Second game will go ahead on Sunday as planned, says Heimir Hallgrímsson” — The Irish Times
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- The Daily Express headline referenced a decision on boycotting the second match.
- The Daily Express connected this to a reported snub of the national anthem before the first game.
“Ireland decide on boycotting second Israel match after snubbing national anthem” — Daily Express
Questions readers ask
What happened with Ireland's match against Israel?
Ireland played Israel in a Nations League match and won, with a second fixture scheduled for Sunday. According to The Irish Times, manager Heimir Hallgrímsson confirmed the second game will go ahead as planned.
Did Ireland consider boycotting the match against Israel?
The Mirror and Daily Express both referenced a decision on boycotting the second match in their headlines, though other outlets reported the game would proceed and that the team's approach remained undecided, according to Al Jazeera English and Arab News.
Why was there tension around the Ireland-Israel match?
Al Jazeera English reported unease among some Ireland players over Israel's war in Gaza, which it described as genocidal, ahead of the first match between the two teams.
What did Ireland's coach say about the second game?
According to Arab News and Al Jazeera English, manager Heimir Hallgrímsson said the team had not yet decided on its approach to the upcoming match against Israel.
What happens next?
The second Nations League match between Ireland and Israel is scheduled for Sunday, according to The Irish Times, though reports differ on whether the team's approach to the game had been finalized.
Sources · 10 outlet reports
- Al Jazeera EnglishLeft-leaningIreland undecided on approach for next game against Israel, coach says
- The MirrorLeft-leaningIreland make decision on boycotting second Israel Nations League match after protests
- Arab NewsCenterIreland undecided on second Israel match: coach
- BBC NewsCenterRepublic of Ireland will fulfil second Israel fixture, says head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson
- BBC SportCenterRepublic of Ireland will play second Israel game - Hallgrimsson
- France 24CenterIreland coach Hallgrimsson confirms second Israel game will go ahead
- RTÉ NewsCenterHallgrimsson: We haven't decided what we will do
- The Irish TimesCenterIreland v Israel: Second game will go ahead on Sunday as planned, says Heimir Hallgrímsson
- Yahoo SportsCenterIreland boss Hallgrímsson confirms Sunday's game against Israel to go ahead
- Daily ExpressRight-leaningIreland decide on boycotting second Israel match after snubbing national anthem