Ireland National Team

Former Ireland star Ray Houghton criticized the FAI and UEFA for forcing players to vote on playing tense Nations League matches against Israel, comparing it to the Hillsborough disaster.

Tempers flared at halftime during the Israel-Ireland Nations League match following allegations that an Israeli staff member spat on an Irish coach.

Ireland's football squad is holding talks ahead of their Nations League match against Israel, with players considering donating their match fees to charity despite a boycott being unlikely.