‘I fully expect the lads to turn up’ — Ex-Ireland captain Kenny Cunningham plays down talk of player boycott of Israel games

‘I think it would be a good thing to see the Israeli national anthem respected inside the Aviva Stadium’

Originally published by Irish Independent7 September 2026, 17:00Full licensed article

‘I think it would be a good thing to see the Israeli national anthem respected inside the Aviva Stadium’

Kenny Cunningham promoting Premier Sports’ coverage of live football and rugby including Uefa club competitions, English Premier League, United Rugby Championship, Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup © Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Aidan FitzmauriceFootball Reporter7 Sep 2026 6:00 PM

Former Ireland captain Kenny Cunningham expects current members of the squad will not boycott the controversial Nations League fixtures against Israel in the coming weeks.