Ireland vs Israel Match: " Government and FAI Have Left the Players Out to Dry", Says Louth TD - 09/07/2026

The FAI says it has no regrets after a clear majority of delegates backed its decision to proceed with the Republic of Ireland's Nations League fixtures against Israel at an Extraordinary General Meeting.Almost 68 per cent voted in support of the Association's position, with FAI officials insisting they had no alternative but to move the home fixture to a neutral venue in Serbia, behind closed doors, amid concerns that protests in Dublin could have led to the match being abandoned and serious sanctions for Irish football.Despite the vote, the Stop the Game campaign says its opposition will continue, arguing the fixtures should not go ahead.Joining us on The Agenda this morning to discuss the outcome of the vote and what it means for Irish football was sports reporter Cathal Dervan.We also spoke to Sinn Féin TD for Louth & spokesperson on sport, Joanna Byrne, who has been a vocal supporter of the Stop the Game campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.