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Republic of Ireland's defender Seamus Coleman reacts as tennis balls with Palestinian flags on them are thrown onto the pitch during the international friendly soccer match between the Republic of Ireland and Qatar, at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland on May 28, 2026. (Paul Faith/AFP)
May 30, 2026, 12:19 am
Irish fans disrupt national soccer team’s game to protest planned matches against Israel
Coach of Ireland, who has called for a ban on Israel, says ‘we respect the protest’ after game against Qatar is twice interrupted when Palestinian flagged-tennis balls thrown onto field
By AFP
Illustrative: Pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel protesters gather ahead of a Europa League soccer match between PAOK and Israeli team Maccabi Tel Aviv in the port city of Thessaloniki, northern Greece, Wednesday, September 24, 2025. (AP/Giannis Papanikos)
May 7, 2026, 11:35 am
Irish athletes, celebrities urge boycott of upcoming soccer games against Israel
Signing letter titled ‘Stop the Game,’ leading figures demand Irish government ‘respect and represent’ wishes of the people, cancel UEFA Nations League games planned for this fall
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Irish players applaud fans following the UEFA Nations League match between England and the Republic of Ireland at Wembley Stadium in London on November 17, 2024. (Ben STANSALL / AFP)
February 26, 2026, 3:25 pm
Irish soccer chief says country has ‘no choice’ but to play matches against Israel
Despite local pressure to boycott, Football Association of Ireland executive says only ‘viable option’ is to play UEFA games in September and October
By AFP
Israel fans cheer their team ahead of a Group I, World Cup qualifier soccer match between Israel and Italy at the Nagyerdei Stadium in Debrecen, Hungary, Monday, Sept. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Denes Erdos)
February 13, 2026, 2:52 am
Ireland commits to play Israel in European soccer tourney after seeking Israeli team’s ouster
Both squads are drawn in same group for Nations League, with Ireland’s soccer association acknowledging risk of forfeiture if it refuses to play against Jewish state
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Israel's Yarden Shua, right, celebrates after scoring his side's winning goal during the UEFA Nations League Group A2 soccer match between Israel and Belgium at the Bozsik Arena stadium in Budapest, Hungary, November 17, 2024. (Denes Erdos/AP)
November 18, 2024, 10:27 am
Last-gasp goal gives Israel 1-0 win over Belgium in Nations League soccer
Debutant Yarden Shua scores in 86th minute; national team still relegated from top tier, but victory celebrated as major achievement
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Spectators unfurl a huge a banner reading 'Free Palestine,' depicting the entire State of Israel within the pattern of a keffiyeh in the letter 'i,' alongside Jerusalem's Dome of the Rock, Lebanese flag imagery, prior to the UEFA Champions League soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Atletico Madrid, at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on November 6, 2024. (Reuters/Stephanie Lecocq)
November 7, 2024, 7:26 pm
Paris soccer club escapes UEFA sanctions over fans’ huge ‘Free Palestine’ banner
Ahead of Israel-France game next week, European soccer’s governing body decides not to discipline PSG over huge flag as it wasn’t deemed ‘provocative or insulting’
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Spectators unfurl a huge a banner reading 'Free Palestine,' depicting the entire State of Israel within the pattern of a keffiyeh in the letter 'i,' alongside Jerusalem's Dome of the Rock, Lebanese flag imagery, prior to the UEFA Champions League soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Atletico Madrid, at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on November 6, 2024. (Reuters/Stephanie Lecocq)
November 7, 2024, 2:14 pm
French minister calls huge ‘Free Palestine’ banner at Paris soccer match ‘unacceptable’
Interior minister says he isn’t ruling out sanctions over violation of French and European soccer rules; Jewish community leader says banner was ‘call to hatred’
By AFP and ToI Staff
Spectators unfurl a huge a banner reading 'Free Palestine,' depicting the entire State of Israel within the pattern of a keffiyeh in the letter 'i,' alongside Jerusalem's Dome of the Rock, Lebanese flag imagery, prior to the UEFA Champions League soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Atletico Madrid, at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on November 6, 2024. (Reuters/Stephanie Lecocq)
November 7, 2024, 3:56 am
Paris soccer fans unveil huge ‘Free Palestine’ banner, days before France-Israel game
Banner, raised by fans of Qatar-owned PSG club, depicts entire State of Israel within pattern of keffiyeh in the ‘i’ of Palestine, alongside Dome of the Rock, Lebanese flag imagery
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Italy's fans cheer their team during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Israel and Italy, at Bozsik Arena, in Budapest, Hungary, September 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Denes Erdos)
September 10, 2024, 12:42 pm
Italy fans turn backs on Israel’s national anthem during soccer match in Hungary
‘Ultra’ fans hang banner calling for ‘liberty’ in apparent protest over war in Gaza; Italian team complains over Israeli announcer who called for pro-Israel chants
By ToI Staff and AP
Belgium starting players pose for a team photo at the beginning of the international friendly soccer match between Belgium and Luxembourg at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels, Belgium, June 8, 2024. (Geert Vanden Wijngaert/AP)
June 19, 2024, 9:46 pm
Brussels declines to host upcoming Belgium-Israel soccer match, citing security risk
City official say game scheduled for September would provoke demonstrations endangering players, spectators, residents and police
By Agencies and ToI Staff
File - Israel's players celebrate after the end of the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Albania and Israel at Air Albania stadium in Tirana, Albanian, June 10, 2022. Israel won 2-1.(AP Photo/Franc Zhurda)
May 16, 2024, 5:14 pm
Belgium cuts off ticket sales for soccer match against Israel over ‘security concerns’
No details given for move affecting September UEFA Nations League game; Asian soccer federation backs Palestinian proposal to suspend Israel from FIFA over Gaza war
By Agencies
Israel's players celebrate winning the UEFA Nations League - League B Group 2 - football match between Israel and Albania at the at the Bloomfield Stadium, in Tel Aviv on September 24, 2022. (Jack Guez/AFP)
September 25, 2022, 1:00 am
Israel’s soccer team beats Albania 2-1, securing spot in 2024 UEFA play-offs
Goals from Shon Weissman and Tai Baribo during match at Tel Aviv’s Bloomfield Stadium place Israel first in Nations League group
By ToI Staff
Scotland's Kieran Tierney, right and Israel's Eran Zahavi vie for the ball, during the UEFA Nations League Group F soccer match between Scotland and Israel, at Hampden Park, in Glasgow, Scotland, Friday, Sept. 4, 2020. (Andrew Milligan/PA via AP)
September 5, 2020, 5:44 am
Israel ties Scotland 1-1 in UEFA Nations League opener
Team set to return to Glasgow next month for Euro 2020 playoff, though it is not expected to advance far in European games
By ToI Staff
Scotland's Callum McGregor shoots by Israel's Omri Ben Harush during Nations League game in Haifa, Israel, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
November 21, 2018, 1:51 am
Israel falls just short against Scotland in Nations League soccer
Scotland keeper makes dramatic save to deny Israel a late equalizer in the deciding game that ended 3-2
By AFP
Israeli midfielder Dia Saba (R) shoots the ball past Guatemalan goalkeeper Paulo Motta to score in a FIFA friendly soccer match between Israel and Guatemala at Netanya Municipal Stadium on November 15, 2018. (Jack Guez/AFP)
November 16, 2018, 12:34 pm
Israel thrashes Guatemala 7-0 in soccer friendly
Israeli national team shows off goal-scoring prowess ahead of key international game against Scotland next week
By ToI Staff
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