RTÉ says it is 'legally obliged' to broadcast Ireland-Israel match

The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has said the Ireland team will play the matches, with the October 4 match due to be held at the Aviva Stadium. Picture: ©INPHO/James Crombie

RTÉ has said it will broadcast the soccer match between the Republic of Ireland and Israel if it goes ahead later this year.

The broadcaster said this was based on its legal obligations to broadcast the match and in order to support Ireland's national team.