David Courell on prospect of government intervention into Israel games

Updated / Wednesday, 30 Sep 2026 15:04

FAI chief executive David Courell recognises that other Irish athletes and teams have competed against Israeli opponents in recent months, does not expect Irish government to make sporting decisions on associations' behalf

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