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.