- The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has confirmed that the Republic of Ireland's Nations League match against Israel will be relocated to a neutral venue and played behind closed doors.
- The fixture, originally scheduled for 4 October at Dublin's Aviva Stadium, received approval from UEFA for its relocation.
- The FAI cited “operational challenges” that could impact the game's delivery on home soil as the reason for moving it away from the Aviva Stadium.
- This decision comes amid growing calls within Ireland for a boycott of the game due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, following previous protests during a friendly match against Qatar.
- Israel's home match against the Republic of Ireland, scheduled for a week earlier, is also set to take place at a neutral location.
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Republic of Ireland vs Israel to be played behind closed doors at neutral venue after protests
