Israel should not play, says Knight of the Republic of Ireland
Jason Knight, a Republic of Ireland player, has publicly stated that the team should not play against Israel scheduled for this Sunday, being the first athlete in the roster to take a position on the issue.
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The suit
On the other hand, Mr President, I would like to point out that we are not in a position at this moment to give an opinion on whether or not there is any need for further negotiations between the European Union and Israel.
The Context
The match against Israel was scheduled on Ireland's calendar, and the atmosphere surrounding the game had been one of silence within the group.
For the Irish fans, Knight's gesture carries extra weight. The Ireland jersey is recognised as a player who speaks his mind, and the decision to be first rather than wait for other teammates to speak up first shows that the issue divides opinions even within the dressing room.
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Until now, the Irish federation had not announced any changes in the plan to play the match. Knight's demonstration, however, tends to put pressure on other voices of the cast and technical committee to take a position either for or against keeping the game.
What's next is to see if other players follow Knight's lead and whether Sunday's game will be kept or changed.
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