‘We shouldn’t be in position’ to have to play Israel, says FAI director of football
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- Ireland will face Israel in two Uefa Nations League games - with Hungary and Serbia hosting the matches.S1
- John Martin says players should be protected from criticism as he also addresses investigation into potential third-party ownership breach.S2
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‘We shouldn’t be in position’ to have to play Israel, says FAI director of football
Ireland will face Israel in two Uefa Nations League games - with Hungary and Serbia hosting the matches.
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'We shouldn’t be in the position where we have to play the games' - FAI director of football on facing Israel
John Martin says players should be protected from criticism as he also addresses investigation into potential third-party ownership breach.
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Published Sep 14, 2026
What to know
- Ireland will face Israel in two Uefa Nations League games - with Hungary and Serbia hosting the matches.S1
- John Martin says players should be protected from criticism as he also addresses investigation into potential third-party ownership breach.S2
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