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  "path": "/global/2026/05/10/ireland-knows-what-persecution/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-05-10T13:40:24.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.thecanary.co",
  "tags": [
    "Global",
    "football",
    "Ireland",
    "Alaa Shamali"
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  "textContent": "Irish footballer James McLean has added his voice to the sporting and political calls to boycott Ireland’s matches against Israel in the UEFA Nations League. According to a report published by The42ie, McLean, a Derry City player with 103 caps for the Republic of Ireland, criticised what he described as a lack of “courage” on […]\n\nBy Alaa Shamali",
  "title": "McLean joins campaign to boycott Israel: Ireland knows what persecution means; the match must not go ahead"
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