Ireland v Israel Football Match Sparks Political Controversy

A political row has erupted over a planned football match between Ireland and Israel, drawing comparisons to past instances where sports became entangled with political issues, such as Yugoslavia's visit to Dalymount.

10 Jun, 04:30 — 10 Jun, 04:30

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To play or not to play? Ireland v Israel row is not first time the beautiful game has become a political football

When Yugoslavia came to play at Dalymount, Catholic hierarchy sought to freeze out the communist regime

By John Downing

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Ireland v Israel Football Match Sparks Political Controversy

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To play or not to play? Ireland v Israel row is not first time the beautiful game has become a political football

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