Why are Russia banned from playing football by authorities but Israel are not? Both stand accused of an illegal war and atrocities, Israel of a genocide. The response to Russia was swift. Are these double standards? Is it a level playing field?
September 27, 2026 at 10:37 AM
Former Irish international Kenny Cunningham says: ‘It would be a good thing to see the Israeli team come on to the pitch in Dublin’
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Kenny Cunningham: ‘It would be a good thing to see the Israeli team come on to the pitch in Dublin’
‘It would be a good thing to see the Israeli anthem respected inside the Aviva, it would send a signal from the Irish people to the Israeli people who have suffered as well in this conflict’
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September 7, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Former Irish international Kenny Cunningham says: ‘It would be a good thing to see the Israeli team come on to the pitch in Dublin’
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