FAI to refund season ticket holders over Israel ties
The FAI have announced that they will reimburse season ticket holders following the decision to play the upcoming home fixture against Israel behind closed doors in Serbia.
The FAI have announced they will refund season ticket holders for an upcoming home fixture against Israel, which will take place behind closed doors in Serbia. Season ticket holders will have the option to receive an account credit or a monetary refund for the value of the fixture, which amounts to one fifth of the season ticket cost.
The FAI has stated that all season ticket holders will earn loyalty points in lieu of not being able to attend the fixture. The 2026-27 Nations League campaign for Ireland begins with an away game to Kosovo in Pristina on September 24th. However, the build-up to the two back-to-back fixtures against Israel on September 27th and October 1st has been dominated by a debate surrounding the fixtures' ties to Israel.
Despite pressure from 'Stop the Game' campaigners advocating for a boycott, the FAI resisted the calls, citing the potential impact on Irish football's future development if they fail to fulfill UEFA fixtures. The FAI's decision to proceed with the games passed with a 68% majority in a recent vote, with the association arguing that non-fulfilment of UEFA fixtures would have profound consequences for Irish football.
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