When European football’s governing body announced the schedule for its upcoming Nations League competition in February, one fixture became an instant point of contention. The Republic of Ireland and Israel were allocated the same group in League B of the UEFA Nations League 2026-27 , provoking strong opposition from Irish fans, footballers and celebrities due to Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza. It also led to calls for a boycott of the fixture regardless of the consequences. Seven months on, the Ireland vs Israel game is expected to be played as scheduled but amid vociferous criticism, louder calls for Irish football officials not to send a team to the game and bitter Israeli responses to the backlash.
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