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Ireland manager denies lies about Bazunu exit
Ireland manager calls coverage of goalkeeper's withdrawal from Israel game 'lies'.
In brief
Ireland manager calls coverage of goalkeeper's withdrawal from Israel game 'lies'. Ireland manager says 'a lot of lies' were told about goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu withdrawing from Nations League match against Israel, but he will play in Sunday's rematch. Originally reported by the Guardian.
Protesters demand Ireland cancel matches
Protesters march in Dublin demanding cancellation of Ireland's Nations League matches against Israel.
Manager calls coverage 'lies'
Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson claims 'a lot of lies' were told about goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu's withdrawal from the Nations League game against Israel.
“a lot of lies”
Bazunu withdraws from Israel game
Goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu pulled out of Nations League games with Israel after Ireland protested Israel's war in Gaza.
Manager confident Sunday match proceeds
Hallgrímsson says Sunday's rematch against Israel will go ahead despite protests and media reports of team fractures.
Finn Azaz remains on bench
Ireland midfielder Finn Azaz with Israeli heritage stayed on bench for win against Israel but will not play in Sunday's match.
Next game sparks more protests
Ireland's Thursday game against Austria expected to bring further protests over decision to play Israel.
The takeaway
Ireland manager says 'a lot of lies' were told about goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu withdrawing from Nations League match against Israel, but he will play in Sunday's rematch.
