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Ireland reschedule media briefing before Israel match
BBC News··4h ago
The Republic of Ireland will hold a delayed news conference at 14:30 BST before facing Israel in Debrecen. The Nations League match is set for 19:45 BST tomorrow, with the return on 4 October in Serbia. Irish Sport for Palestine has urged a boycott over the Israel-Gaza war. Training and the original morning briefing were postponed during a team meeting.
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What It Means For You
- Ireland's media availability before the Israel match moved to 14:30 BST after two delays.
- The Nations League game is listed for 19:45 BST in Debrecen, Hungary.
- Campaigners have called for a boycott of the fixture over the Israel-Gaza war.
What's Happening
- A Uefa official first postponed the 09:15 BST conference, then said training was postponed too.
- Players emerged from a hotel meeting around 13:00 BST before heading back for the briefing.
- Former manager Brian Kerr and ex-international James McClean have backed boycott calls.
Why the fixture drew protest calls
- The sides meet in Group B3, with the return fixture listed for Backa Topola, Serbia on 4 October.
- After a 1-0 defeat by Kosovo, midfielder Jason Knight said he did not think the game belonged on the schedule.
- Winger Chiedozie Ogbene urged the public not to put pressure on the players over their approach.
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