Football Association of Ireland chief executive David Courell confirms that the Republic of Ireland's Nations League match against Israel will go ahead on Sunday.
Football Association of Ireland chief executive David Courell address media ahead of the Republic of Ireland's Nations League match against Israel. Courell confirmed that one player do not want to play in the fixture and withdrew from the squad before a vote was held, and a "significant majority" voted in favour of fulfilling the match, which is due to be held in Hungary on Sunday. READ MORE: Republic of Ireland confirm Israel game will go ahead
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