FAI to state 'clear position' on Israel's Gaza atrocities

The Players Football Association of Ireland (PFAI) and The Irish Supporters Partnership (IFSP), have called on the FAI to act.

Fans display a "Show Israel the red card" banner at the Aviva. Pic: ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne.

The FAI say they would like Uefa and Fifa to “adopt a strong position” about the actions of Israel in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian authorities.

However, the association’s chief executive David Courell would not disclose details of the representations they’ve made to their umbrella organisations.