# Israel captain calls Ireland '10 times better' in Gaza feud

> Israel’s captain claims his nation is 10x better than Ireland amid Gaza protests
- Title: Israel captain calls Ireland '10 times better' in Gaza feud
- Summary: Israel’s captain claims his nation is 10x better than Ireland amid Gaza protests Israel’s captain says Ireland’s actions over Gaza show hatred, not friendship
- Keywords: manor solomon, ireland, gaza, nations league, israel, republic of ireland, football, sport, sports, captain, calls, '10
- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/football/2026/sep/28/israel-captain-manor-solomon-feud-republic-ireland-gaza-nations-league
- Published: 2026-09-28T15:55:18+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: manor solomon, ireland, gaza, nations league, israel, republic of ireland, football, sport, sports
## Israel captain's bold claim
Israel’s captain Manor Solomon said his country is 10 times better than Ireland and they hate each other.

> They hate us and we don’t like them
## Ireland’s protest at Israel anthem
Ireland players bowed heads and wore black armbands during Israel’s anthem in protest over Gaza.
## Ireland’s refusal to shake hands
Ireland players refused to shake hands or exchange pennants with Israel after Gaza protests.
## Solomon’s warning about speaking
Solomon warned he could be banned from football for speaking bluntly about Ireland’s stance.
## Next match in Serbia
Israel’s next Nations League match against Ireland will be played in neutral Serbia.
## Key takeaway

Israel’s captain says Ireland’s actions over Gaza show hatred, not friendship