"An open letter sent to the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) from campaign group Irish Sport for Palestine accuses Israel of engaging in genocide in the war in Gaza and of breaching UEFA and FIFA statutes by allowing teams to play on occupied Palestinian land."
"In November 2025, 93 percent of FAI members voted for its leadership to press UEFA to suspend Israel under those statutes, a mandate campaigners say the Irish governing body should respect and represent."
"We can't ignore the humanitarian catastrophe in Palestine; the sheer loss of life there has to take precedence over any sporting consideration, said Dublin-born Lopes, who is set to play at the World Cup for Cape Verde in June. Ireland has an opportunity here to lead and do what others won't."
Irish Sport for Palestine has launched a campaign urging the Football Association of Ireland to boycott upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Israel scheduled for September 27 and October 4. The campaign group, supported by League of Ireland players, former coach Brian Kerr, and celebrities including Fontaines D.C. and Stephen Rea, accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza and breaching UEFA and FIFA statutes by fielding teams on occupied Palestinian land. In November 2025, 93 percent of FAI members voted to press UEFA for Israel's suspension under these statutes. Shamrock Rovers captain Roberto Lopes emphasized that the humanitarian catastrophe in Palestine should take precedence over sporting considerations. Israel has denied genocide allegations and has competed in UEFA competitions since the early 1980s.
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