Ireland-Qatar friendly stopped twice as fans throw tennis balls to protest Nations League games with Israel An international friendly between Ireland and Qatar was stopped twice when fans threw tennis balls onto the pitch to protest the Nations League games scheduled against Israel. Protesters claimed the fixtures should be cancelled due to the ongoing conflict and actions in Gaza. Motions have been proposed by various football associations and supporters’ groups calling on the FAI to refuse participation in the games.

• The Ireland vs. Qatar friendly soccer match was stopped twice due to fan protests.
• Protesters threw tennis balls onto the pitch at Aviva Stadium, Dublin.
• The protest was to demand the cancellation of Nations League games between Ireland and Israel.
• Fans cited the ongoing conflict in Gaza and actions by Israel as reasons for their protest.
• Motions have been proposed to call on the FAI to refuse participation in games against Israel on legal and moral grounds.