IRELAND’S NATIONS LEAGUE tie against Israel will take place in Bačka Topola, Serbia on Sunday 4 October.
The FAI have today confirmed the neutral venue for the game, following a decision taken by the Association’s board to move the fixture, ‘due to operational challenges that could impact on the delivery of the game on home soil.’
The change of venue has been approved by Uefa and the game will be played in the TSC Arena in Bačka Topola behind-closed-doors.
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The TSC Arena in Bačka Topola.
The kick-off time will be confirmed at a later date.
Heimir Halgrimsson’s side are also due to face Israel in the ‘away’ tie at a neutral venue on 27 September.
There has been mounting pressure on the FAI to boycott the fixtures in protest over Israel’s genocidal actions in Gaza. A ‘Stop The Game’ campaign has gathered support in recent weeks.
The FAI explained that the decision was taken ‘to fulfil the fixture has been made in the interest of Irish football’.
Serbian venue to host Ireland Israel Nations League game
IRELAND’S NATIONS LEAGUE tie against Israel will take place in Bačka Topola, Serbia on Sunday 4 October.
The FAI have today confirmed the neutral venue for the game, following a decision taken by the Association’s board to move the fixture, ‘due to operational challenges that could impact on the delivery of the game on home soil.’
The change of venue has been approved by Uefa and the game will be played in the TSC Arena in Bačka Topola behind-closed-doors.
The kick-off time will be confirmed at a later date.
Earlier this month it was announced that the game would be switched to a neutral venue, after Uefa approved a request from the FAI.
Heimir Halgrimsson’s side are also due to face Israel in the ‘away’ tie at a neutral venue on 27 September.
There has been mounting pressure on the FAI to boycott the fixtures in protest over Israel’s genocidal actions in Gaza. A ‘Stop The Game’ campaign has gathered support in recent weeks.
The FAI explained that the decision was taken ‘to fulfil the fixture has been made in the interest of Irish football’.
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