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Ireland-Israel match moved to Serbia to be played without spectators
The Football Association of Ireland announced that the UEFA Nations League match against Israel has been moved from Dublin to Serbia, to be played on October 4 without spectators. The decision was made due to operational difficulties that could affect the match being played in Ireland.
The Football Association of Ireland announced that the venue for the match between Ireland and Israel in the 2026-2027 UEFA Nations League has been changed. The match will be played on Sunday, October 4, at the TSC Arena in Backa Topola, Serbia, without spectators.
In an official statement from the association, it was stated that the decision was made on the recommendation of the board of directors due to operational difficulties that could affect the match being played in Ireland. UEFA also approved the request to play at a neutral venue.
It was noted that the kick-off time for the match will be confirmed in the coming days.
Decision finalized after protests in Dublin
In a statement on June 12, the Football Association of Ireland announced that the match would not be played at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin and that UEFA had accepted the request for a neutral venue.
This development came after protests in the capital Dublin calling for a boycott of the match, held to protest Israel's attacks on Gaza.
Association insists on playing the match despite boycott calls
Despite all boycott calls, the Football Association of Ireland refused to decide not to play the match. The association argued that withdrawing from the match would have "significant negative consequences" for Irish football. It was emphasized that these consequences include a loss of six points that could affect the team's European and world rankings.
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