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fromwww.bbc.com
15 hours ago
Soccer (FIFA)

McClean criticises FAI 'backbone' over Israel games

James McClean and former Ireland manager Brian Kerr call on the FAI to boycott Nations League matches against Israel, citing Palestinian oppression and alleged breaches of UEFA and FIFA statutes.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
20 hours ago
Europe politics

Irish footballers and celebrities urge boycott of Israel matches

Irish Sport for Palestine and prominent athletes urge the FAI to boycott Israel's UEFA Nations League matches, citing genocide accusations and violations of UEFA/FIFA statutes regarding occupied Palestinian land.
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Soccer (FIFA)
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Ireland midfielder Conor Coventry says FAI dealing with 'sensitive topic' over Israel games

Ireland midfielder Conor Coventry acknowledges the FAI's difficult position regarding Nations League matches against Israel amid boycott calls related to Middle East conflicts.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

FAI confirm that 'after taking legal advice' Ireland's Nations League clash against Israel to go ahead at Aviva Stadium

After taking legal advice, engaging with key stakeholders and reflecting on constitutional obligations, the FAI confirmed that both the home and away fixtures will be fulfilled as planned later this year, despite many calls from across the country to boycott the fixture amidst the current war in Gaza and humanitarian crisis.
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fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Protesters gather outside FAI headquarters to call for boycott over Nations League games against Israel

Irish campaigners and politicians urge the FAI to boycott two scheduled Ireland vs Israel fixtures over alleged Israeli actions in Gaza.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago

Dozens of athletes call on UEFA to ban Israel over rights abuses

Paul Pogba and Hakim Ziyech join letter saying that venues should not welcome a regime that commits genocide'. Dozens of athletes have joined rights groups in calling for the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) to suspend Israel due to rights abuses against Palestinians. In a letter delivered to UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin on Tuesday, Athletes for Peace, a group that includes more than 70 sports professionals, backed a call for the governing body to sever ties with the Israel Football Association (IFA).
Soccer (FIFA)
Soccer (FIFA)
fromAol
7 months ago

Soccer-Advocacy groups call for European ban on Israel team, players in Times Square billboard

Advocacy groups launched the #GameOverIsrael Times Square billboard urging European soccer federations to boycott Israel and ban Israeli players over Gaza attacks.
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fromESPN.com
7 months ago

Spain's prime minister calls for Israel sports ban

A call to ban Israel from international sporting events, equating its participation to Russia's after the Ukraine invasion, citing the Gaza military campaign.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
7 months ago

Madrid turns final stage of Vuelta cycling race into a demonstration against Israel

Protesters forced cancellation of La Vuelta's final stage in Madrid amid demonstrations targeting an Israel-linked team and broader Gaza-related political tensions.
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