FAI motion to continue with Israel games passed at EGM

FAI motion to continue with Israel games passed at EGMImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The Republic of Ireland's Nations League games against Israel have both been scheduled for neutral venuesPublished3 minutes agoThe Football Association of Ireland's (FAI) General Assembly has endorsed a motion for Republic of Ireland to go ahead with their upcoming Nations League fixtures against Israel.The motion was passed at an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) at the Aviva Stadium on Wednesday, with 75 votes to 32 against by 114 members in attendance with three abstentions.The motion brought forward by FAI stated: "While acknowledging the strength of feeling regarding support for Palestine and the upcoming Uefa Men's Nations League fixtures, that the members recognise the profound impact that any non-fulfilment of Uefa fixtures would have on Irish football as a whole and on its future development, and accordingly endorses the Association fulfilling its obligations in respect of those fixtures."The EGM was triggered when more than 10% of the FAI's members opposed playing the Nations League games, but the outcome of the meeting is non-binding on the FAI executive.In a statement on Wednesday, the FAI said the passing of the motion "provides the FAI board with the support to continue making decisions in the interest of Irish football"."The association understands and respects the views expressed by its members, as well as players and staff, supporters, campaigners, members of the public and the Irish footballing community in relation to the 2026-27 Uefa Nations League fixtures between Ireland and Israel," the statement continued."The association will continue to liaise with various stakeholders and support the Ireland squad for its upcoming Uefa Nations League campaign."The FAI previously said that boycotting autumn's games against Israel would cause "significant and lasting harm" to Irish footbal...