FAI to examine video evidence before acting on alleged racist chants during Israel game

Ireland midfielder Jayson Molumby urged match referee Harms Osmers to listen to chanting towards the Ireland striker. 
Israel fans gesture towards Adam Idah of Ireland. Pic: INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Israel fans gesture towards Adam Idah of Ireland. Pic: INPHO/Ryan Byrne

The FAI will study video evidence before determining if they can lodge a complaint with Uefa over the racist abuse suffered by Adam Idah and James Abankwah on Sunday.

Despicable chants were audible from the Israel section of the mostly empty stadium during the first of two Uefa Nations League games between the teams.

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