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During a city council debate, councilor Shaun Harkin urged the Football Association of Ireland to withhold matches against Israel, comparing the issue to the anti‑apartheid sports boycott, while players brace for intensified protests.
Ireland’s coach Heimir Hallgrimsson denounced the use of tennis balls and banners during a match against Qatar, saying such actions ‘kill the game’, while the team prepares for upcoming fixtures against Israel.
A friendly victory over Qatar was eclipsed by a political demonstration on the pitch, prompting the Irish coach to condemn the stunt and outline the stakes of future matches against Israel.
Coach Heimir Hallgrimsson criticized fans for using tennis balls as a pro‑Palestinian protest during a match against Qatar, saying it 'kills the game' and urging focus on sport over politics.
Hallgrimsson’s rallying cry comes as protests erupt in Dublin and the FAI navigates diplomatic pressure from UEFA and public dissent over playing Israel.