Claim: The Irish women's football team turned their backs while the Israeli anthem was played.
Fact-check: Ireland's U17 women's football team didn't turn away during Israeli national anthem - Full Fact
Verdict: this isn't correct. a video clip circulating on social media has been edited. ireland's under-17 team turned to face their country's flag during the playing of the irish national anthem, as is tradition.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Charlotte Green
Date published: 2024-02-27T00:00:00