Ireland players consider boycotting match against Israel

Ireland players are considering boycotting their match against Israel on Sunday in the UEFA Nations League in protest against the war in Gaza, following goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu's expressed unwillingness to participate in the fixture.

Meetings are taking place at the Irish national team's hotel in Hungary to discuss the possibility of taking a collective stance and refusing to play the match in protest against what is happening in Gaza.

Several players from the Irish national team have expressed their opposition to playing the match against the Israeli entity, while the players are currently considering the possibility of making a collective decision regarding the encounter.

No official announcement has been made yet regarding a collective boycott of the match, as discussions among players continue about the potential step ahead of the scheduled clash on Sunday.