SportsProtesters halt Ireland match as calls grow to boycott second Israel game

Protesters opposed to Ireland playing Israel threw tennis balls bearing Palestinian flags onto the field during Thursday’s match against Austria, prompting a four-minute pause, while a man carrying a Palestinian flag tried to enter the pitch. Campaigners are urging Ireland to boycott Sunday’s remaining Nations League game against Israel; the FAI has resisted, citing possible UEFA sanctions.

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