Israel game should not go ahead - Republic of Ireland's Knight
Jason Knight has become the first Republic of Ireland player to publicly voice his opposition to playing Israel on Sunday.
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"I don't think the game should be going ahead but it is going ahead."
— Jason Knight , Athlete
"Look, it's difficult, the manager, and Dara, and Nathan [Collins] spoke well about it."
— Dara O'Shea , Athlete
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Jason Knight has become the first Republic of Ireland player to publicly voice his opposition to playing Israel on Sunday.
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