Eamon Dunphy joins Colm Boohig & Will O'Callaghan to unpack the chaotic build-up to the Republic of Ireland’s Nations League fixture with Israel, from Gavin Bazunu’s late withdrawal to the squad vote and the FAI’s handling of a situation players never should have been left to manage alone.

Dunphy questions UEFA’s approach, draws comparisons with Russia’s ban, and argues the political and moral backdrop can’t be separated from the football. He also reflects on the players’ black armbands, the allegation of racist abuse towards Adam Idah, and what Ireland should do as this tense window continues.

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