FAI ‘will not facilitate’ Irish fans attending Nations League fixtures against Israel

The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has announced that Irish fans will not be permitted to attend the upcoming Nations League games against Israel due to operational challenges and safety concerns. Ireland's 'home' tie will be played behind closed doors in Serbia, while Israel's 'home' leg will be in Hungary, with only a small allocation for Israeli supporters. The FAI faces significant financial penalties for not forfeiting the matches, and a group called 'Stop The Game' has called for a boycott.