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Why have the Republic of Ireland's two games against Israel become so controversial?
The Republic of Ireland will face Israel in a men’s football fixture for the first time since 2005 in this international break, but there have been calls for the two UEFA Nations League games not to be played at all.
- The Republic of Ireland will face Israel in a men’s football fixture for the first time since 2005 in this international break, but there have been calls for the two UEFA Nations League games not to be played at all.
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- Why have the Republic of Ireland's two games against Israel become so controversial?
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- Left: The Republic of Ireland will face Israel in a men’s football fixture for the first time since 2005 in this international break, but there have been calls for the two UEFA Nations League games not to be played at all.
- Center: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
- Right: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
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