FAI chief outlines position on question of refunds for season ticket holders that boycott Israel game
A poll of Ireland fans says almost 70 percent plan to stay away from the October 4 Nations League game if it goes ahead as scheduled.
FAI and Government given ‘infamy’ warning as workers and prominent fan group highlight Israel stance
Pressure on the FAI over Ireland’s Nations League games against Israel is intensifying.
Amid US-Israel strikes, Iran captain wants World Cup qualification
The Asian Football Confederation offers full support to Iran's women's football team in Australia. The team arrived before major attacks on their...
Andorra-Israel, House of Football Natural Pitch (Tirana)
Andorra vs Israel: all the latest European Women's Under-17 Championship 2026 Round 2 match information including stats, form, history, and more.
Richard Keys dramatically forced off the air after explosions in Qatar
Keys has fronted beINSports’ football coverage for over a decade.
Richard Keys was dramatically forced off the air after joint US-Israel attacks...
Richard Keys forced off the air after explosions in Qatar and blames ‘that idiot Trump’
Keys has fronted beINSports’ football coverage for over a decade.
Richard Keys was dramatically forced off the air after joint US-Israel attacks...
Hearts likely to scrap Dubai training trip after American and Israeli attacks on Iran
Derek McInnes was due to take his squad to the UAE on Monday but that is almost certain to be cancelled given the situation
Hearts rethink Dubai training camp after USA and Israel attack Iran
Edinburgh club forced to change plans for a UAE trip
Richard Keys forced to cancel show as Brits in Middle East told 'find shelter immediately'
Richard Keys couldn't broadcast from Qatar after the UK government issued a warning to British nationals in the Middle East following US-Israel...
Sporting Kansas City sign Israeli defender Or Blorian
TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing
Sporting Kansas City have signed Israeli international defender Or Blorian to a pre-contract, the club announced...
‘I hear you’re an anti-Semite now, Father’ - The assault on Irish football, and on voices calling for a boycott of the Israel games, is only beginning
Fr Ted writer Graham Linehan served up a taste of what’s to come, with an attack on a community that must remain strong and united.
Celtic decision not to sign winger justified after Jocelin Ta Bi update
Celtic were heavily linked with Ivorian winger Jocelin Ta Bi in the January window but no deal was forthcoming. After hearing criticism from...
Garda Commissioner mobilises full force as Dublin prepares for controversial Israel football match
The UEFA game is likely to be the centre of major protests against Israel's attack on Gaza, but Justin Kelly says gardai will be ready for it. And...
Ireland football chief admits they have 'no choice' but to play Israel fixtures
The Republic of Ireland has "no choice" but to fulfil its Nations League fixtures with Israel, the Football Association of Ireland said after...
RTE says it will broadcast Republic of Ireland-Israel football match
It said the decision to broadcast the Nations League fixture was different to its boycott of Eurovision over Israel's participation.
Republic of Ireland Vs Israel match: 'Lack of boycott calls against Palestine, Iran or Qatar is hypocritical, says Jewish group
Calls for boycotts against the forthcoming Ireland-Israel football match are "hypocritical" because there are no similar calls against Palestinian...
Daniel McDonnell: Why is new FAI director of football facing queries on the Michael Noonan deal?
Israel naturally dominated discussion at David Courell’s press briefing yesterday afternoon, but the FAI CEO did also have to offer strong backing...
Players union vote represents ‘very mixed viewpoint’ says FAI chief
League of Ireland players were surveyed on the topic of whether Ireland should play Israel in the UEFA Nations League.
Denis Walsh: FAI tip their cap to protesters but bow to expediency on Israel games
Organisation was never going to take the risk of being isolated within Uefa
FAI confirms Republic of Ireland will play Israel: 'We understand this decision will be difficult for members and supporters'
The Republic of Ireland will fulfil their Nations League fixtures against Israel after taking legal advice, the Football Association of Ireland has...
Refusing to play Israel ‘not within the best interest of Irish football', says FAI chief
FAI boss David Courell says Republic of Ireland team will fulfil both fixtures in Nations League later this year
Refusing to play Israel ‘not within the best interest of Irish football', says FAI CEO
David Courell says Irish team will fulfil both fixtures in Nations League later this year
FAI CEO David Courell says implications of six-point punishment serious enough to play Israel games
FAI CEO David Courell says the Association have no reason to believe that the sanction for failing to fulfil their Nations League fixtures with...
FAI to host Israel in Dublin in 'sympathetic' manner and plan to donate money to Gaza charity
FAI chief executive David Courell has spoken at length about the UEFA Nations League draw that paired Ireland with Israel, outlining security...
FAI chief breaks silence on Israel game as he is quizzed on away fans, charitable donation, security, protests and more
The UEFA Nations League draw has placed Ireland in League B3 with Israel, leading to calls for boycotts from many corners of the game here.
FAI confirm that ‘after taking legal advice’ Ireland’s Nations League clash against Israel to go ahead at Aviva Stadium
The FAI have confirmed that Ireland’s home Nations League match against Israel will be played at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium as scheduled on Sunday...
Ireland's Nations League home game against Israel confirmed for Aviva Stadium in October
FAI chief executive David Courell says game on October 4th will go ahead in Dublin after security fears allayed
Police still using AI tool that invented fake football match
At least 21 police forces across England are still using Copilot AI despite West Midlands Police (WMP) blocking Microsoft's tool after inaccurate...
'Israeli fans should be welcomed' to Dublin for Nations League game says government minister
Minister for Sport Patrick O'Donovan has backed the FAI’s decision to proceed with the controversial Group G fixture at the Aviva Stadium on...
Irish football is united in one sense about the Israel game, but the FAI must this week answer to a deep divide
Comments from around Irish football show the depth of feeling against Israel’s war in Gaza, but the Nations League draw has thrown up a huge...
Inaccurate evidence from AI led to police pursuing ban on Israeli football fans, MPs find
Microsoft's Copilot AI tool led to more inaccurate evidence being used by West Midlands Police (WMP) to pursue a ban on Israeli football fans, MPs...
If Ireland decide not to play Israel, it will have nothing to do with anti-Semitism
Irish football has perfectly legitimate reasons to pull out if it so wishes – the game here deserves better than any accusation of prejudice
Shelbourne's Joey O'Brien says Ireland should not play against Israel in Nations League
Manager has been an advocate for plight of Palestinian people for several years
Protestors gather outside FAI headquarters calling for boycott over Israel games
Protestors gathered on Friday afternoon outside the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) HQ to rally against UEFA matches planned against Israel.
FIFA working with Trump on 'Gaza United' football plan to bring peace to Middle East
The bomb hit region decimated in the conflict between Israel and Hamas is set to be regenerated with a national stadium, 55 football pitches and...
Stephen Bradley calls on Ireland to boycott Nations League ties with Israel
The Shamrock Rovers manager believes the Republic of Ireland national team should not face Israel in the Nations League
Stephen Bradley: ‘Some things are bigger than football. Genocide is most definitely one of them'
Shamrock Rovers manager says Ireland should not play Israel and calls treatment of Drogheda United co-chair as ‘censorship'
‘I would love to see the game not being played’ – Stephen Bradley says Israel should not be in a position to face Ireland
Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley believes that the FAI should disregard any possible sanctions from Uefa for boycotting the autumn Nations...
RTE pundit Richie Sadlier says Ireland v Israel should not be played but thinks it will go ahead
He also believes Israel should not be allowed to compete in the competition
Drogheda United sponsor and supporters group back Joanna Byrne after resignation call
The Sinn Fein TD claims Drogheda United tried to have her removed as Chairperson of the club after she stated that Ireland should not play Israel...
Ghanaian defender Israel Anum joins BK Olympic on loan from Malmö FF in move to senior football
Promising Ghanaian defender Israel Anum has completed a season-long loan move to BK Olympic from Swedish giants Malmö FF, marking a significant...
Drogheda United chairperson Joanna Byrne says she was asked to resign after calling for FAI to boycott Israel game
Drogheda United chairperson Joanna Byrne, the Sinn Féin TD for Louth, has said that the club’s board of directors have asked her to resign from the...
Charlotte FC sign Idan Toklomati to contract extension
TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension
Charlotte FC have signed forward Idan Toklomati to a new contract through 2028-29 with an option through...
Lorraine Courtney: If Ireland v Israel goes ahead, it will be the young men in green who will bear the moral fallout – that is deeply unfair
They say sport and politics don’t mix. Last week’s draw placing Ireland alongside the Israel national football team in the UEFA Nations League has...
Should Ireland play football against Israel?
Sinead and Gavin discuss in-depth the pressing issue of this week, and one that will likely make headlines all year.
‘Empty gesture’ and ‘catastrophic consequences’: Why ex-FAI CEO Bernard O’Byrne believes Ireland must play Israel
Scarred by his own experience of trying but failing to have Israel banned from international competition in basketball, former FAI CEO Bernard...
Israel push to host Ireland at home in Nations League
Israel FA spokesman says they hope ‘to welcome Ireland to a sea of blue and white in a packed stadium'
FAI must break silence on Israel game and explain stance as huge decision looms
Political and sporting voices continue to fill the vacuum left by FAI silence on the Nations League draw.
Ken Early: Why football has boycotted Russia but not Israel – yet
Ireland would face serious consequences for deciding not to play against Israel. That doesn't necessarily mean they shouldn't refuse
Performance of Ghanaian Players Abroad wrap-up: André Ayew Shines on first start for NAC Breda as Opoku, Königsdörffer Hit Braces
GHANAsoccernet.com reporter Herbert Boakye Yiadom brings you a comprehensive report on the weekend performance of Ghanaian players abroad in their...
FAI and Gardaí close to Israel decision with plans for an early kick-off in Dublin
Ireland’s Nations League game against Israel at the Aviva Stadium had been scheduled for a 7.45pm kick-off.
Simon Harris: Boycott of Israel Nations League games would only hurt Republic of Ireland team
The Republic of Ireland’s soccer team would be “losing out” if matches against Israel were boycotted, the Irish deputy premier has said.
Israeli football team have ‘no security concerns on Ireland fixtures’
The Israel Football Association has said they have no safety concerns for their Dublin-based UEFA match versus Ireland.
Irish soccer team would ‘miss out' if Israel matches were boycotted – Harris
Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald said Ireland should not play the matches and Israel should be ‘given the red card'.
Irish soccer team would ‘miss out’ if Israel matches were boycotted – Harris
Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald said Ireland should not play the matches and Israel should be ‘given the red card’.
Israel match has ‘safety implications for our workers’, claims FAI employee group
The FAI has been urged to ‘reconsider’ its position regarding the upcoming Nations League games between Ireland and Israel.
Dion Fanning: Reality meets rhetoric but FAI’s mistakes are minor compared to Uefa and Fifa failures
When Ireland were drawn against Israel in the Nations League on Thursday, there was a general feeling of dismay. This was a situation of complexity...
Gardai raise concerns with FAI over Israel match
Policing of the Ireland-Israel football match in Dublin this autumn presents ‘problematic’ security challenges
Eugene Ansah on target as FC Ashdod lose to Hapoel Beer Sheva
​Eugene Ansah endured a bittersweet night as his early goal was not enough to save FC Ashdod from a 2-1 home defeat to Hapoel Beer...
Brian Kerr calls on FAI to show 'a real bit of balls' for Israel Nations League fixtures
Brian Kerr hit out at the FAI in a passionate plea over Ireland's upcoming games against Israel
Brian Kerr calls on FAI to show a ‘bit of balls’ and refuse to play Israel
Former Ireland manager Brian Kerr has called on the FAI to “show a bit of balls” and refuse to play Israel.
Israel reiterate hope to play Ireland game in Israel after fixtures confirmed
"There's nothing like Israeli hospitality when the stands are shaking"
FAI set to come under pressure to allow members vote on contentious games against Israel as SIPTU calls for boycott
The FAI are set to face pressure from within the Irish football community to allow a vote from the Association’s General Assembly to make the call...
FAI set to come under pressure to allow members vote on contentious games against Israel
The FAI are set to face pressure from within the Irish football community to allow a vote from the Association’s General Assembly to make the call...
From Johnny Logan's Eurovision win to Bohemians, Patrick Vieira and Oslo protests - the Israel dilemma that faces the FAI
Exploring the likely outcome of negotiations that are set to take place ahead of Ireland’s Nations League games against Israel.
‘You have failed to implement your own rule book’ - UEFA slammed over Israel
Ireland have been drawn with Israel in the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League, with Austria and Kosovo making up the rest of League B3.
Ireland fans flight warning as UEFA sets deadline for countries to submit venues
Ireland’s Nations League campaign will take them to Austria and Kosovo, while the venue for the Israel away game has yet to be confirmed.
Ireland supporters group calls for fans to boycott Israel fixtures
Heimir Hallgrímsson's side have been drawn in Group B3 of the Nations League with Israel
Malachy Clerkin: It's hard to be confident the FAI will rise to Ireland-Israel challenge
Navigating the months ahead will require strong leadership and deft handling, qualities that have not been the FAI's strong suit
Malachy Clerkin: Ireland v Israel will go ahead, but it's unlikely to be in Dublin
Navigating the months ahead will require strong leadership and deft handling, qualities that have not been the FAI's strong suit
Ireland to open Nations League campaign away to Kosovo before facing Israel
Venue for Israel away game has yet to be decided
Israel want Ireland UEFA Nations League game to be played in Israel
Ireland have been drawn against Israel in the UEFA Nations League
Ireland’s Nations League fixtures released as Israel home and away dates confirmed
Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side will face Israel, Austria and Kosovo in League B3, starting next September.
Daniel McDonnell: Nations League visit of Israel an unwanted headache for Irish football
There are times when actions say a lot more than words. At the last Nations League draw in Paris in 2024, the main talking point was Ireland’s...
Ireland to fulfil Nations League games with Israel
The Republic of Ireland said they will fulfil their Nations League fixtures against Israel in the autumn despite calling for the country to be...
Heimir Hallgrímsson remains ‘positive' about Ireland contract extension
Head coach says he will focus on ‘football side' as Ireland draw Israel in Nations League group
Ireland release statement on boycotting Israel match after calls for UEFA ban
The Republic of Ireland have been drawn to face Israel in the Nations League, with the FAI having previously called for the country to be banned.
Republic of Ireland vows to fulfil Nations League fixtures against Israel
Ireland called for Israel to be banned from Uefa competitions last year amid the ongoing war in Gaza
FAI confirms Israel fixtures will be fulfilled despite previous motion sent to Uefa
Association voted in favour of motion calling for Israel FA's suspension from club and international competitions last year
Austria, Israel and Kosovo: A closer look at Ireland's Nations League opponents
Austria on a roll after World Cup qualification, and Israel match may be tense after FAI called for Uefa ban
Political reaction to Nations League draw as Ireland urged to boycott Israel fixtures
There was swift reaction to the Nations League draw on Thursday evening.
‘My opinion is not relevant’ – Heimir Hallgrimsson stands over past comments as FAI confirm Ireland will fulfil Israel fixtures
Heimir Hallgrimsson has reiterated his view that he does not understand why Israel are allowed to participate in European competitions while Russia...
‘I stand by that’ - Heimir Hallgrímsson isn’t backing down over Israel comments
The Ireland manager was reacting to the Nations League draw, which has placed the Boys in Green in League B3 with Israel, Austria and Kosovo.
Ireland issue statement on Israel after awkward Nations League draw following UEFA ban calls
The Republic of Ireland have been drawn against Israel in the Nations League - just months after leading calls for the country to be expelled from...
FAI issue statement as Nations League draw pits Ireland with Israel
The FAI passed a motion last November urging UEFA to ban Israel from international competition (club and country).
England's Nations League draw in full with nightmare group as Ireland get Israel
The draw for the next round of Nations League fixtures took place.
FAI confirm Ireland will fulfil Israel fixtures in Nations League after both countries paired together in today’s draw
Ireland have been drawn in the same Nations League group as Israel, a scenario the FAI were desperate to avoid which is certain to present...
I am ready to play for Black Stars - Dundee United midfielder Emmanuel Agyei
Dundee United midfielder Emmanuel Agyei says he is ready to step up to the senior national team, expressing confidence in his ability to handle the...