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Irish goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu had previously decided to boycott matches against Israel, sparking a debate about protests in sport.
After the near-boycott and protest in the match against Israel, the Irish men's national football team returns to the center of discussion for another match marked by protests in favor of Palestine. The match against Austria in Dublin, valid for the Nations League, was interrupted in Dublin when some demonstrators threw tennis balls with Palestinian flags onto the court, in protest against the holding of matches against Israel.
Protests and pitch invasion
The referee ordered the players to take a drink break after the balls landed on the pitch, with Ireland leading 1-0 in the 19th minute. The match then restarted and ended with a score of 2-2. Before the match, demonstrators had gathered to protest against Israel and in support of the Irish national team goalkeeper, Gavin Bazunu, who had decided to boycott the matches. At one point, one of the protesters even entered the field.
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Irish football authorities will increase security checks to prevent future pitch invasions during matches.
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