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Ireland vs Israel match sparks sanctions debate
Ireland avoids sanctions after playing Israel despite tensions.
In brief
Ireland avoids sanctions after playing Israel despite tensions. Republic of Ireland played Israel in Nations League match after players voted to compete despite protests over Israel-Gaza war. Originally reported by BBC Sport.
Sanctions threat
Republic of Ireland could face undetermined sanctions if they didn't play Israel in Nations League match.
Players' actions
Players didn't shake hands and bowed heads during Israel's anthem before 3-0 win in Hungary.
Controversy starts
Israel-Gaza war sparked calls for Ireland to withdraw from Nations League games.
Player vote
Players voted to play after goalkeeper withdrew in protest.
Uefa response
Uefa said they'd consider expelling Israel from competitions after FAI letter.
Next match
Second match will be played in Backa Topola, Serbia on October 4.
The key point
Republic of Ireland played Israel in Nations League match after players voted to compete despite protests over Israel-Gaza war.
