FOOTBALL DAILY: Stop The Game protests grow louder

On Friday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you news from the League of Ireland and the international game.Republic of Ireland edge past Qatar 1-0 at the Aviva Stadium thanks to an early Nathan Collins header.Jack Moylan provides the assist before being sent off for a high challenge just before half-time.Qatar reduced to 10 men as Almoez Ali sees red after an off-the-ball clash with Jayson Molumby.Stop The Game protests dominate headlines as tennis balls are thrown onto the pitch twice during the first half.Supporters voice opposition to Ireland fulfilling upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures against Israel.Heimir Hallgrimsson says he respects the fans’ right to protest after the match.Off The Ball Breakfast discusses the difficult position Ireland players now find themselves in amid the controversy.An FAI Extraordinary General Meeting on boycotting Israel fixtures moves closer after enough support from General Assembly delegates.Jaden Umeh, Corrie Ndaba and Mason Melia all make senior Ireland debuts, while James Abankwah earns his third cap.Teenager Jaden Umeh prepares to sit his Leaving Cert exams in Canada while on international duty, with FAI staff helping organise logistics.Ireland fly to Canada on Saturday ahead of a June 6th clash with the World Cup hosts in Montreal.Shamrock Rovers host St. Patrick’s Athletic in a huge League of Ireland showdown as first faces second in Tallaght.Stephen Kenny’s St. Pats still searching for their first goal and first win against the champions this season.Derry City, Shelbourne, Bohemians and Drogheda United all in action as a full Premier Division schedule takes place before the mid-season break.Ireland international Lily Agg takes her first managerial role after being appointed Athlone Town women’s boss on a two-and-a-half-year deal.Arsenal and PSG prepare for a blockbuster UEFA Women’s Champions League final in Budapest this weekend.Argentina confirm Lionel Messi in their World Cup squad for what will be his sixth tournament, while Alejandro Garnacho misses out.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join