On September 25, Republic of Ireland midfielder Jason Knight publicly stated the Nations League match against Israel should not go ahead. After a player vote on September 26, the Football Association of Ireland confirmed the fixture would proceed on Sunday, September 28, despite differing views among squad members.
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Republic of Ireland midfielder Jason Knight does not believe the game against Israel on Sunday should go ahead.
www.bbc.com/sport/footba... Massive credit to Jason Knight for speaking up Jason Knight has become the first Republic of Ireland player to publicly voice his opposition to playing Israel on Sunday.
The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has confirmed the Nations League game against Israel on Sunday will go ahead after a player vote.
Republic of Ireland confirm Israel game will go ahead [ From BBC News NI ] BBC News - Northern Ireland
Republic of Ireland confirm Israel game will go ahead The Republic of Ireland have confirmed Sunday's Uefa Nations League B3 game against Israel in Debrecen, Hungary will go ahead.
Shame be upon them 😔 www.theguardian.com/football/202... The Republic of Ireland’s Nations League fixtures with Israel will go ahead after players voted for the matches to be played