PFA Ireland reveals 63pc of LOI players surveyed don’t want Israel matches to be fulfilledDespite many calls from across the country to boycott the fixture, including from Brian Kerr, Stephen Bradley and Joey O’Brien, amidst the current war in Gaza and humanitarian crisis that has followed, the association have today confirmed that “after taking legal advice, engaging with key stakeholders and reflecting on constitutional obligations,” both the home and away fixtures will be fulfilled as planned later this year.

Source: Irish Independent February 25, 2026 16:28 UTC