Storm in Ireland: The goalkeeper who boycotts Israel is "depressed and ostracized"

Former Ireland national team manager Brian Kerr revealed that goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu, who announced his retirement following the boycott against Israel, is "depressed and ostracized" by his teammates. Meanwhile, it was reported that Jewish player Finn Azaz is considering retiring. The current national team manager called Israel's actions "genocide" but announced that the match will go ahead.

Former Ireland national team manager Brian Kerr revealed that goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu, who led the boycott against the Israel national team and withdrew from the squad, is "depressed and ostracized by some of his teammates." Kerr recounted a conversation with Bazunu during a Nations League match between Spain and England, calling the goalkeeper's decision "heroic." Meanwhile, it was reported in Ireland that Jewish player Finn Azaz, a Southampton star, is considering retiring from the national team amid the storm. Current national team manager Heimir Hallgrímsson called Israel's actions "genocide" at a press conference but announced that the match will go ahead because "that's what most players want." The players are expected to wear black armbands in memory of the victims in Gaza. Israel national team manager Ran Ben Shimon said he will shake the Irish manager's hand, and the football association welcomed that "football won."