Ireland must play Israel ‘to protect future of sport’ – James Weldon ahead of controversial EuroBasket qualifier

Ireland must play Israel ‘to protect future of sport’ – James Weldon ahead of controversial EuroBasket qualifier  The Irish Independent


play_arrow All Ireland News
3 d.
Sport
ID: 2411821105277793520


Similar News expand_more


4 w. Republic of Ireland to 'fulfil' Nations League games against Israel because of disqualification risk
Sport
3 w. Republic of Ireland commits to Israel matches in Nations League due to ‘potential disqualification’
Sport
4 w. Israel amongst Republic of Ireland’s opponents in 2026/27 UEFA Nations League qualifying campaign
Sport
2 w. FAI confirm Ireland Nations League will compete against Israel at Aviva despite backlash
Sport
3 w. Ireland will play home match against Israel at neutral venue, Government figures suggest
Sport
3 w. Repubic of Ireland FA make decision on fulfilling Israel matches in Nations League
Sport
3 w. Wait, what? Ireland could get banned from football for boycotting Israel matches
Sport
3 w. Ireland draw Israel but Heimir Hallgrímsson is concentrating on ‘football matters’
Sport
4 w. Nations League draw RECAP: FAI vow to 'fulfil fixtures' as Ireland are grouped with Israel
Sport
24 h. Ireland must beat Bosnia and Israel to keep hopes alive in EuroBasket qualifiers after defeat to Luxembourg
Sport
2 w. Chris Selley: Pity Ireland's terrible burden — playing soccer against Israel
Sport
2 w. FAI confirm that ‘after taking legal advice’ Ireland’s Nations League clash against Israel to go ahead at Aviva Stadium
Sport
2 w. The Republic of Ireland men's soccer team will play Israel at the Aviva Stadium later this year
Sport
4 w. Northern Ireland discover UEFA Nations League opponent fate amid Michael O'Neill speculation
Sport
2 w. Republic of Ireland v Israel: Aviva Stadium to host Nations League game
Sport
3 w. Ireland vs Oman Highlights, T20 World Cup 2026: Ireland secure massive 96
Sport
4 w. Nations League draw: Who could Northern Ireland face and when are the matches? Everything you need to know
Sport
5 d. Karen Duggan: Dutch inferior to France, but caution the name of this game for Ireland
Sport
4 d. Ireland come up short against Australia in FIH World Cup Qualifier Semi
Sport
3 w. A dominant Ireland secure a solid victory over Oman | Match Highlights | T20WC 2026
Sport
3 w. Dominant Ireland secure a solid victory over Oman | Match Highlights | T20WC 2026
Sport
1 M. Player ratings as Ireland suffer defeat to France in Six Nations opener
Sport
8 d. Katie McCabe and Denise O’Sullivan in doubt for Ireland’s clash against the Netherlands
Sport
4 w. ‘It’s not my decision if you play or not’, says Hallgrímsson after Ireland draw Israel in Nations League
Sport
1 M. France v Ireland: Comfortable win for France despite spirited Irish second half
Sport
1 M. Why Six Nations is being played on a Thursday ahead of France and Ireland showdown
Sport
24 h. Ireland suffer damaging defeat to Luxembourg in FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2027 qualifiers
Sport
1 M. Ireland vs France analysis: A lesson for Ireland in the ways of modern Test rugby
Sport
3 w. T20 World Cup: Ireland captain Stirling ruled out for rest of the tournament
Sport
1 M. France v Ireland, Six Nations: Why is opening game tonight, how to watch and odds
Sport
1 M. Watch Ireland XV v England ‘A’ Worldwide On Premier Sports And IrishRugby+
Sport
3 w. Ireland vs Oman HIGHLIGHTS, T20 World Cup 2026: Oman Bowled Out For 139, Ireland Win By 96 Runs
Sport
1 M. Where did it go wrong for Ireland in Six Nations opener against France?
Sport
1 M. Where did it go wrong for Ireland in their Six Nations opener against France?
Sport
1 M. Andy Farrell pinpoints what Ireland ‘lacked’ as head coach admits France were ‘playing a different game’
Sport
3 w. The key areas where Italy can target Ireland in tomorrow's Aviva Stadium clash
Sport
4 d. Women's World Cup qualifying: Republic of Ireland face the Netherlands
Sport
4 d. Six Nations permutations: What Scotland, France and Ireland need to win
Sport
2 w. Ireland’s Nations League home game against Israel confirmed for Aviva Stadium in October
Sport
4 w. James McCarthy: Peadar Ó Cofaigh Byrne will be 'one of the most important players for Dublin'
Sport
4 w. Australia vs Ireland LIVE Score Updates, T20 World Cup 2026: Ireland Begin Chase After Marcus Stoinis, Josh Inglis Help Australia Post 182/6
Sport
1 M. Ireland XV v England A: Big chance for Irish players to progress international ambitions
Sport
3 w. Ireland vs Oman Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Match?
Sport
5 d. Ireland end eight year wait for World Cup return with emphatic qualification win over Wales
Sport
6 d. Six Nations 2026: Permutations as France, Scotland and Ireland compete for the title
Sport
1 M. Ireland XV thumped by powerful England 'A' side at Thomond Park in international fixture
Sport
3 w. Sinn Féin Share Very Strong Statement in Response to the FAI's Stance on Boycotting Israel Match
Sport
3 w. Ireland vs Oman Highlights, T20 World Cup: Lorcan Tucker guides Ireland to 96
Sport
1 M. Rugby Tips: France test Ireland in Six Nations opener with 3/1 tryscorer punt
Sport
Popular countries based on strong economic and political relations
Add Watch Country

arrow_drop_down