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FAI Confirms Behind-Closed-Doors Nations League vs Israel
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- The Football Association of Ireland confirmed it will play Nations League matches against Israel.
- More than 160 Irish athletes, including Olympian Ciara Mageean and rugby star Tony Ward, signed a boycott letter.
- Ireland will meet Israel on 27 September in Hungary and 4 October in Serbia behind closed doors.
- FAI chief executive David Courell said UEFA refused a request to separate Ireland from Israel in future draws.