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FAI tight-lipped on venue switch for Israel game
Key takeaways
- Dublin's Aviva Stadium is due to host the game on 4 October
- The Football Association of Ireland [FAI] says it will "continue to meet to discuss the operational aspects" of hosting Israel in the Nations League.
- A number of protests in the Republic of Ireland have taken place calling for the team to boycott the fixtures because of the ongoing situation in the Middle East.
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Dublin's Aviva Stadium is due to host the game on 4 October
The Football Association of Ireland [FAI] says it will "continue to meet to discuss the operational aspects" of hosting Israel in the Nations League.
On Monday, RTE reported, external the game, scheduled for Dublin on 4 October, is set to be moved to a neutral venue pending Uefa approval - seven days after the teams meet at a neutral venue for Israel's home Group B3 fixture.
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