Ireland has not confirmed whether it will play a second home match against Israel scheduled for Sunday in Serbia, reportedly behind closed doors. The fixture is described as a “home” game despite being held outside Ireland.
According to the outlets, Irish supporters and some venues are calling for a boycott of the match. Reports say Irish pubs have been blacklisting the fixture, and thousands of people have signed a petition opposing the game. The coverage focuses on uncertainty over whether the team will proceed as planned, alongside growing public pressure linked to the location and Israel-related nature of the event.
While the articles agree on the existence of the scheduled match, the public petition and pub-level responses, they do not provide additional details about alternative arrangements or the official decision-making process. The overall emphasis is on the lack of a final determination by Irish authorities or sporting bodies and the extent of opposition among parts of the public.
