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Ireland's football media call ends in chaos after question by Israeli journalist

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What happened

Ireland's Nations League press conference descended into chaos after Israeli journalists started asking questions about the flydubai attack and alleged racial abuse of players.

Key facts

  • Reported by Sky News and published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:18:00 UTC.

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