Irish stand against Israel will widen internationally, according to Pico Lopes

Lopes has taken over as chairperson of the PFAI and has offered his unequivocal support to the Stop The Game campaign group

STOP THE GAME: Pico Lopes believes the Irish players’ union will be joined by their international counterparts in calling for a boycott of fixtures against Israel. Pic: ©INPHO/Tom Maher

Pico Lopes believes the Irish players’ union will be joined by their international counterparts in calling for a boycott of fixtures against Israel.

The Shamrock Rovers captain has this week returned from helping Cape Verde reach the last-32 of the World Cup in North America, where their run was eventually halted by holders Argentina in Friday’s last 32-clash, 3-2 after extra-time.