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What is the Nations League?
The UEFA Nations League is a biennial international football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of UEFA's member associations. It was created to replace most international friendlies with competitive matches, aiming to improve the quality of national team football. Ireland's match against Israel is part of this tournament, adding a competitive layer to the context of their protest.
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