Paul Weller and Stephen Rea join calls for FAI to boycott matches against Israel

Paul Weller

Paul Weller

Wed, 06 May, 2026 - 17:30
Bairbre Holmes

Paul Weller, Stephen Rea, members of Kneecap and current and former football players have signed an open letter to the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) calling on it to boycott upcoming matches against Israel.

The Republic of Ireland men’s team is scheduled to face Israel in two Uefa Nations League fixtures in September and October.

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