'It can't be brushed over' - Republic of Ireland squad to discuss Israel games
Dara O'Shea says the Republic of Ireland squad will wait until after Thursday's Kosovo game before discussing how they approach Sunday's contentious fixture against Israel.
The Republic of Ireland football squad will postpone discussions about their upcoming fixture against Israel until after their Thursday match against Kosovo, according to team captain Dara O Shea. The controversy surrounding the Israel games stems from an open letter signed by over 160 Irish sportspeople, urging the Football Association of Ireland to withdraw from the matches due to the situation in Gaza.
O Shea emphasized the importance of respecting each other's views and opinions when discussing the Israel game on Friday. He confirmed that the decision to participate in the games is made by the FAI, UEFA, and the government, not the players. Despite the challenging circumstances, the squad remains focused on their important match against Kosovo and will address the Israel fixture collectively once the game is over.
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