Ireland fans were left fuming after it was confirmed that no away supporters would be allowed attend their World Cup qualifier clash against Portugal.
Many Boys in Green fans had booked the trip for Faro showdown, but won't be allowed through the turnstiles.
A blow for Stephen Kenny's side's chances against the European heavyweights on September 1, away fans will not be attend any of next month's qualifiers.
And fans took to social media to express their disappointment as their hopes of a big away trip were scuppered.
However, others weren't too upset as a couple of days in the sun-soaked Algarve beckons.
One fan said: "But still, a lovely week-long break to the Algarve beckons."
Another added: "While it’s annoying that I’m going to be in Portugal and can’t go to the match, I’m still gonna be in Portugal so..."
"Uefa had no issue with thousands and thousands of fans traveling around Europe during the Euros?," one fan asked.
The FAI confirmed the news in a statement yesterday, announcing that FIFA and UEFA had prohibited the sale of away tickets.
The statement in full reads: "The Football Association of Ireland has received confirmation from FIFA and UEFA prohibiting the sale of tickets to away fans for Ireland’s upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Portugal in Faro and the games in Dublin against Azerbaijan and Serbia.
"Extended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this decision applies to all visiting fans at the UEFA Preliminary Competition for the FIFA World Cup 2022 in the September international window as well as friendly matches next month.
"Following Government approval on the return of supporters to international football, the FAI is currently finalising ticket details for the 25,000 fans permitted to attend the home qualifiers against Azerbaijan on September 4th and Serbia on September 7th at the Aviva Stadium.
"The FAI will shortly communicate directly again with Club Ireland members and season ticket holders on the allocation of these tickets."
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