Republic of Ireland squad votes to play Nations League match against Israel

The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has confirmed the Nations League game against Israel on Sunday will go ahead after a player vote.

Doubt was cast on the fixture in Hungary taking place after the Republic of Ireland's men's football news conference and a scheduled training session were both delayed on Saturday morning.

In a statement on Saturday afternoon, the FAI confirmed the game would go ahead.

Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/ireland-confirms-nations-league-game-against-israel-will-go-ahead-13592048

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