McGrath expects Israel fixtures controversy to 'heat up'
Jamie McGrath anticipates that the controversy surrounding the Republic of Ireland's upcoming fixtures against Israel will intensify. This follows a recent friendly match against Qatar, which was interrupted by fans protesting with tennis balls featuring the Palestine flag. McGrath emphasized the importance of listening to peaceful protests while expressing hope that the situation can be resolved appropriately.
- ▪The Republic of Ireland won a friendly match against Qatar 1-0, but the game was disrupted by protests.
- ▪Fans threw tennis balls with the Palestine flag onto the pitch during the match.
- ▪McGrath expects more backlash as the team prepares for upcoming fixtures against Israel in September and October.
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| Publication time | Thu, 28 May 2026 22:34:32 +0000 |
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