Ireland refuse handshake with Israel and don armbands in Nations League tie

Republic of Ireland football players again wear black armbands and refuse handshakes with Israel in UEFA Nations League.Ireland players again wore black armbands in recognition of Palestinians killed in Gaza and bowed their heads during the Israeli national anthem before the teams’ second UEFA Nations League football match on Sunday.The League 3 Group B match ended in a 1-1 draw and, despite being played behind closed doors and on neutral ground, was once again played out in a confrontational manner.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Man City’s Cavan Sullivan becomes youngest US international goalscorerlist 2 of 4Man City whistleblower Pinto says he ‘received death threats’ over leakslist 3 of 4No handshakes and a delayed ceremony as India beat Pakistan at Asian Gameslist 4 of 4FC Barcelona accused of corruption in Negreira case: All you need to knowend of listIreland goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher stepped in as captain for Dara O’Shea, who was excused to be with his wife for the birth of their child, and pointedly avoided shaking hands with Israel captain Dor Peretz, despite completing the usual pre-match formality with the referee and one of his assistants.Kelleher’s act...