Solomon Bites Tongue After Israel's 3-0 Defeat to Ireland

Israel captain Manor Solomon hints at UEFA ban fears as he holds back on Ireland players after Nations League loss.

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What happened. Israel were beaten 3-0 by the Republic of Ireland in the Nations League on Sunday night. Israel captain Manor Solomon made it clear how he feels about the Ireland players but admitted he would likely face a ban if he expressed his true feelings.

• Solomon is Israel's captain and plays as a forward.
• He suggested he would face a ban for speaking his mind.
• The match took place on Sunday night.

“I would likely face a ban if I were to express my true feelings about the Republic of Ireland team.”

— Manor Solomon

Solomon's comments could attract UEFA scrutiny, but no formal action has been announced.

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