Israel Football Association Strongly Denounces Ireland Manager Heimir Hallgrímsson Over 'Genocide' Remarks
The Israeli federation accused the Ireland manager of hypocrisy after he said his team would not play with genocide, while more than 160 athletes urged a boycott.
- On Sunday, the Republic of Ireland will face Israel in a UEFA Nations League match at a neutral venue in Hungary, with no fans permitted to attend the fixture.
- The Football Association of Ireland faced significant pressure to boycott due to Israel's military offensive in Gaza; delegates voted 75 to 32 to proceed, citing risks of UEFA sanctions and financial loss.
- Amnesty International labeled Israel's participation "unconscionable" because the Israel Football Association supports clubs based in illegal settlements, which the organization argues violates FIFA statutes and international law.
- More than 160 Irish athletes signed a letter urging a boycott on Monday, while broadcaster RTE will air stripped-back coverage; director of football John Martin called it a "very uncomfortable situation for everyone."
- Israel has not played on home soil for three years, using Hungary as a frequent base for 10 fixtures; the teams meet again on October 4 in Backa Topola, Serbia.
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The two football teams competed on Sunday on a neutral field before a match returned to Serbia and not Ireland. Representatives of one of the most pro-Palestinian countries in Europe, the Boys in Green decided, after a vote, to play the two matches against the selection of the Hebrew state.
There is great discontent in the Irish squad. While the question of a boycott looms, the team has still not begun Saturday's planned training.
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James McClean urges Ireland players to boycott Israel or risk being on 'wrong side of history'
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