Ireland undecided on playing second fixture against Israel

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 29 Sept, 17:13 · Archive

Ireland have not decided whether to play a second Nations League fixture against Israel on Sunday.

Ireland played their first Nations League game against Israel despite unease among some players over the conflict in Gaza. The Football Association of Ireland has not yet decided whether to proceed with a second match scheduled for Sunday, which is being held behind closed doors in Serbia. Thousands of fans have signed a petition opposing the fixture, and some Irish pubs have blacklisted it.

How it is being reported

• Ireland football board urged to resign over ‘shambolic’ handling of Israel gamesIndependent Sport · 29 Sept, 16:54
• Ireland undecided on approach for next game against Israel, coach saysAl Jazeera · 29 Sept, 16:33
• Revealed: Ireland have NOT decided whether to play second Israel match on Sunday - as Irish pubs blacklist fixture and thousands sign petition to stop the gameDaily Mail Sport · 29 Sept, 09:52

In this story: Ireland · Israel · Gaza · Serbia

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