SportsWhy are Ireland vs Israel football matches so controversial?

Ireland and Israel are set to play two UEFA Nations League matches within eight days, despite growing Irish calls for a boycott over Israel’s war in Gaza. Players, fans and rights groups have pressured the Football Association of Ireland, while the prime minister has defended proceeding and warned that mixing sport and politics is challenging.

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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-09-24 14:36Original