The Irish Football Association has confirmed that the match between Ireland and Israel will go ahead, despite goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu's decision to refuse to play. According to the association, a player expressed their discontent with the team's management and announced their intention to withdraw from the squad. However, after a 90-minute vote within the team, a clear majority decided to continue with the match. The association has not revealed the identity of the player, but it is believed to be Bazunu, who was earlier reported to have refused to play against Israel.
Ireland's head coach, Heimir Hallgrimsson, has previously stated that the team would not be playing "with" Israel, but rather "against" them. Hallgrimsson also acknowledged that the team was not feeling comfortable with the situation, but that they were working to find a solution that would minimize the negative impact on both the team and the player.
The match between Ireland and Israel is scheduled to take place tomorrow at 20:45.