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Inside the struggle to 'stop the game' between Ireland and Israel
Activists in Ireland are campaigning to stop football matches against Israel later this year, despite the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) approving games on neutral territory. Groups like Irish Sport For Palestine and League of Ireland Fans for Palestine argue Israel's actions in Gaza justify canceling the games. The FAI insists it will fulfill UEFA obligations, but protests and threats of disruption continue.
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