{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/6a4f62bb1c8f5a97d8acd3cf?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ireland vs Israel Match: \" Government and FAI Have Left the Players Out to Dry\", Says Louth TD - 09/07/2026","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/1783584345825-20349721-ca2f-478c-af83-27152d3f1277.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>The FAI says it has no regrets after a clear majority of delegates backed its decision to proceed with the Republic of Ireland's Nations League fixtures against Israel at an Extraordinary General Meeting.</p><p><br></p><p>Almost 68 per cent voted in support of the Association's position, with FAI officials insisting they had no alternative but to move the home fixture to a neutral venue in Serbia, behind closed doors, amid concerns that protests in Dublin could have led to the match being abandoned and serious sanctions for Irish football.</p><p><br></p><p>Despite the vote, the Stop the Game campaign says its opposition will continue, arguing the fixtures should not go ahead.</p><p><br></p><p>Joining us on The Agenda this morning to discuss the outcome of the vote and what it means for Irish football was sports reporter Cathal Dervan.</p><p><br></p><p>We also spoke to Sinn Féin TD for Louth &amp; spokesperson on sport, Joanna Byrne, who has been a vocal supporter of the Stop the Game campaign.</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"lmfm "}