Azaz Confirms Commitment to Republic of Ireland...

Finn Azaz, the 26-year-old Southampton forward, has clarified he will continue playing for the Republic of Ireland after speculation he might retire from international duty. Azaz, born in England but eligible through his father, has earned 16 caps since debuting in 2024 and was recently an unused substitute in contentious Nations League matches against Israel—a country where he also qualifies through his mother. The confusion around his international future follows those fixtures, which drew controversy, but Azaz has now confirmed his commitment to the Irish squad.