# Ireland lost to Israel

https://mins.news/en/item/78509

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-29 11:07 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2026/9/29/ireland-lost-to-israel?traffic_source=rss

> The author argues that Ireland lost the moment it agreed to play Israel, despite winning the match 3-0. Citing polls showing broad public and player opposition, the article condemns the Football Association of Ireland, UEFA and the Irish government for failing to boycott Israel and says sporting events are being used to normalise what it calls genocide and Israeli propaganda.

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