FAI emergency general meeting to hear motion in favour of boycotting Nations League fixtures with Israel

‘I think the best answer for us is just to win this game, to win this war [on the pitch] against them’

Republic of Ireland are set to face Israel in two Nations League fixtures later this year

Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson has challenged his players to "win this war" against Israel when the teams meet in the Nations League.

Ireland are set to play Israel in home and away Nations League matches, but there has been pressure to boycott games.

Republic of Ireland are set to face Israel twice in UEFA Nations League matches, but are facing calls for a boycott.

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Ireland's football match against Qatar was stalled by pro-Palestinian protests over upcoming games against Israel.

League of Ireland fans for Palestine group demonstrate against Nations League fixtures against Israel

Ireland national team soccer coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said the throwing of tennis balls onto the pitch by fans in a pro-Palestinian protest “kills the game.”

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Republic of Ireland’s match against Qatar on Thursday was disrupted when fans threw tennis balls onto the pitch

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The FAI did not confirm if the board will consider moving home game at the Aviva Stadium to a neutral venue

FAI emergency general meeting to hear motion in favour of boycotting Nations League fixtures with Israel

Remark comes as pressure grows on Ireland to boycott upcoming Nations League matches against Israel in Budapest and Dublin over Gaza actions

Government urged to cover any financial penalty faced by FAI if Nations League games not played