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Ireland postpone press conference and delay training amid Israel boycott

Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson
Republic of Ireland manager Heimir HallgrimssonReuters / Valdrin Xhemaj

⁠Ireland cancelled their pre-match press conference ahead ‌of Sunday's Nations League ‌game against Israel ‌in Hungary, and their ‌training session has also been ‌delayed, the Israeli FA press officer said ‌on Saturday.

Ireland were due ⁠to ‌hold the press conference ​on Saturday, but shortly before the ​scheduled start at 10:15 CET, ⁠reporters ​were informed that this would now take place following the team's training ‌session at the stadium in Debrecen.

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That was due to commence at 11:00 CET, but two hours later the Ireland team were still inside ‌their hotel.

The fixture with Israel has ​caused protests in ‌Ireland, with calls for the game not to go ahead due to the war in ⁠Gaza.

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