Ireland to play Israel behind closed doors overseas due to fears of protests

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Ireland will play their upcoming contest against Israel behind closed doors in an overseas venue due to fears of protests.The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) confirmed its Nations League clash with Israel, scheduled for October 4, will take place at a neutral location.Uefa approved the FAI's request to relocate the fixture away from Dublin, the governing body announced on Friday.The match will no longer be staged at the Aviva Stadium, with the association citing "operational challenges" that could affect hosting the game on Irish soil.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say "Following consultation with various stakeholders, the Association is of the view that operational challenges could impact on the delivery of the game on home soil, so the fixture will be played away from the Aviva Stadium," the FAI stated.The decision follows mounting concerns over the prospect of significant demonstrations surrounding the fixture, driven by Israel's continuing military operations in the Middle...

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