FAI vs Uefa on Israel Separation | Belfast News

Ireland’s FA is locked in a tense standoff with Uefa over its stance on Israel, after the governing body refused to allow Ireland to be kept separate from Israel in future draws — despite no direct conflict between the nations. FAI chief David Courell confirmed Uefa’s rigid stance, clarifying that their rules only apply to direct conflicts, not public sentiment. He also reassured that Ireland’s Euro 2028 hosting duties are safe, even if they boycott upcoming Nations League games — Uefa will simply follow its standard disciplinary process. Ahead of their match against Israel (now relocated to Serbia), the FAI is imp...