DID Press: Ireland national team captain Seamus Coleman has said he supports any player who chooses not to play against Israel for moral reasons.
Coleman stated that the Irish national team represents the people of Ireland and should reflect their values and public sentiment.
He added that players who opt out of such fixtures on ethical grounds should be respected and supported.
His remarks come amid growing opposition within Ireland to holding matches against Israel, with public and political criticism of such fixtures reportedly increasing in recent days.