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'It can't be brushed over' - Republic of Ireland squad to discuss Israel games
Dara O'Shea says the Republic of Ireland squad will wait until after Thursday's Kosovo game before discussing how they approach Sunday's contentious fixture against Israel.
September 23, 2026Neutral venues and no 'away' fans - how Israel v Republic of Ireland became so contentious
BBC Sport explores the backdrop to the Republic of Ireland's matches against Israel, amid fraught tensions between the nations.
September 22, 2026Hallgrimsson spoke to players individually about Israel games
Head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson says he spoke to players in his Republic of Ireland squad individually about the prospect of facing Israel, adding "none of us feel comfortable playing in these games".
September 17, 2026Eligibility rules 'not particularly fair' - O'Neill
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says what upsets him the most regarding rules over international eligibility is the pressure put on young players to make an irreversible choice.
September 15, 2026Israel fans can attend Republic of Ireland fixture
Israel supporters will be in attendance when their side face the Republic of Ireland in the Nations League next month but no away fans will be facilitated.
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Neutral venues and no 'away' fans - how Israel v Republic of Ireland became so contentious
Israel have not played a fixture on home soil for three years, since the beginning of the Gaza war, and have used Hungary as a home base for 10 fixtures in that time An elite-level European football
Eligibility rules 'not particularly fair' - O'Neill
Michael O'Neill has included Arsenal's Ceadach O'Neill in his squad for the Nations League after the teenager was subject to an approach from the Republic of Ireland Northern Ireland manager Michael
Israel fans can attend Republic of Ireland fixture
Israel will be the designated home team when they play the Republic of Ireland in Debrecen on 27 September Israel supporters will be in attendance when their side face the Republic of Ireland in the