Sinn Féin TD says Irish players would have ‘overwhelming support’ for Israel match boycott

Sinn Féin finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty said responsibility for stopping the fixtures rests with the FAI, not individual players

Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

There will be “overwhelming support” for any Irish football players who opt to boycott the upcoming fixtures against Israel, a Sinn Féin TD has said.

Pearse Doherty said the pressure should never have been placed on Irish footballers over playing against Israel, saying the FAI can still take a decision to stop the matches going ahead.