The FAI withdraw support for Infantino with strong statement
Good news! The Football Association of Ireland have withdrawn its supports for the FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s re-election. The FAI sent a letter of support earlier in the year, but following a meeting they have decided to rescined it, and have written to FIFA explaining their decision. A strong statement from the FAI reads: “The […]
1 week ago
Major venue update on Israel game with Ireland set to be put at big disadvantage
Huge news! There has been a significant update on the status of Ireland’s upcoming Nations League game against Israel in October. While it is currently scheduled to be held at the Aviva Stadium, it was reported yesterday that the FAI were considering moving the game outside of Dublin, due to expected protests over Israel’s military […]
3 months ago
Major update as Ireland v Israel venue comes into question
Breaking! Ireland defeated Qatar 1-0 last night, however, the main story surrounding the national team is their fixture versus Israel looming in the distance. During the Qatar match, the game was interrupted twice due to Palestinian themed tennis balls thrown onto the pitch in protest of the Nations League fixture. According to The Sun’s Neil […]
3 months ago
Irish sports ministers decide to take stand against Israel game
The teams are set to meet in a UEFA Nations League tie this October. Two Irish sports ministers are set to skip the upcoming Republic of Ireland v Israel game in Dublin. Ireland will play Israel in the UEFA Nations League at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Sunday, October 4, just a week after […]
3 months ago
Ireland captain Collins opens door for players to take stand against Israel
Interesting comments… Republic of Ireland face Qatar on Thursday at the Aviva Stadium. However, discourse in the build up to the fixture has surrounded the Nations League game against Israel in September. Consistent calls to boycott the match have flowed since the draw was made in February. The latest example came from newly elected Social […]
3 months ago
‘Nothing clicked’ – Hallgrimsson wants Ireland to fight back in Portugal
Ireland boss reflects on Armenia defeat and calls for reaction Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson has broken his silence on last month’s shock 2-1 defeat to Armenia, describing it as a game where “nothing clicked.” The result left Ireland’s World Cup hopes in serious jeopardy. After three weeks of reflection, Hallgrimsson said he has struggled to […]
11 months ago