Israel make big U-turn on fan allowance for Ireland game
More drama…. Ireland face Israel on September 27 and October 4, in the Nations League, with the latter game being played behind closed doors, after it was moved from Dublin to the TSC Arena in Serbia, due to fears over protests. Israel’s ‘home’ game in Debrecen, Hungary, was also meant to be without fans, after the […]
2 weeks ago
Ireland warned of huge punishment for wider sport if Israel game had been boycotted
The Minister of state for Sport outlined that if Ireland hadn’t fulfilled their Nations League fixture vs Israel, there would be wider sport ramifications. Earlier on Friday, the FAI confirmed the fixture will take place. However, the controversial match will be played behind closed doors. While still being listed as a ‘home game’ for Ireland, […]
2 months ago
FAI announce official decision for Ireland v Israel venue
BREAKING The FAI have confirmed that Ireland’s home fixture v Israel in the Nations League will be moved to a neutral venue according to RTE. Originally, the match was scheduled to take place on the 4th of October, in the Aviva Stadium. After a meeting on Thursday, the decision has been made to move the […]
2 months ago
Legal letters sent to FAI and Irish government over staging of Israel game
A decision has been made… Overnight, pro-Palestinian protester group Stop The Game, sent legal letters to the FAI, Sport Ireland, the Minister for Sport and the Minister for Justice. The statement comes after yesterday’s news that the FAI are set to move Ireland’s controversial Nations League fixture against Israel to a neutral venue. The match, […]
2 months 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
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