Irish soccer player calls for resolution over anti-Israel protests

Ireland's McGrath calls for resolution to Israel fixture controversy

Ireland midfielder Jamie McGrath called for governing bodies to resolve the controversy around Ireland's Nations League fixtures against Israel after Thursday's friendly vs Qatar was halted twice by pro-Palestine protests. The FAI has confirmed the October 4 Dublin fixture will proceed despite a player-backed boycott campaign, with UEFA disciplinary measures threatened for non-participation — leaving the squad publicly caught between governing body mandates and political pressure.