Ireland must turn the page on Israel row and let football do the talking

Ireland need a major performance in Linz to strengthen their World Cup qualification hopes, with Kosovo awaiting in Tuesday’s decisive fixture

Nathan Collins before a Republic of Ireland media conference at the Raiffeisen Arena in Linz, Austria. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

In the graffiti capital of Europe, Ireland can pen a chapter of their own history.

Austria have a stellar record at the Raiffeisen Arena in Linz, winning six and drawing the other of their seven matches at the venue since it was rebuilt in 2023.