Ireland to face Israel in controversial Nations League double

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 25 Sept, 12:42 · Archive

Republic of Ireland face Israel in Uefa Nations League fixtures amid calls to boycott over Gaza.

Republic of Ireland are playing Israel in a Uefa Nations League double-header, with their 'home' fixture taking place in Serbia. The matches have drawn calls for boycotts due to the conflict in Gaza, with the tension described as 'unprecedented' for a fixture between countries not in direct conflict.

How it is being reported

• Seven things to know before one of history’s most controversial football matchesThe i Paper · 25 Sept, 11:18
• Why are Republic of Ireland playing against Israel?Independent Sport · 25 Sept, 07:31
• How Ireland v Israel become the world’s most controversial fixtureIndependent Sport · 25 Sept, 06:42

In this story: Republic of Ireland · Israel · Uefa Nations League · Serbia · Gaza

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