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Irish soccer team wears black armbands, refuse to shake Israeli players' hands during match

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What happened

The decision follows several conflicts amid the team, with players even demanding not to play the game due to the war in Gaza. The Irish national soccer team was spotted wearing black armbands and refused to shake the Israeli players' hands on Sunday's UEFA Nations League match in Debrecen, Hungary.

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