Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

10 November 2024; The Ireland team stand for the national anthems before the FIBA Women's Europe Eurobasket 2025 Championship qualifier match between Ireland and Israel at the Rimi Olympic Centre in Riga, Latvia. Photo by Oksana Dzadan/Sportsfile

Ireland consider withdrawing following draw with Israel

Basketball Ireland have issued a statement expressing concern over the ongoing crisis in Gaza, as they consider withdrawing from the FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2027 qualifiers after being drawn in a group with Israel

Basketball • 24 Jul

Israeli supporters and stewards clash at Stade de France

Israeli fans clash with stewards at Stade de France

Some French fans booed the Israeli national anthem and there were minor scuffles inside a sparsely-attended Stade de France on Wednesday for a goalless Nations League game overshadowed by frictions around the Gaza war.

Soccer • 14 Nov 24

Belgium are due to pay Israel in September

Brussels says hosting Belgium-Israel match 'impossible'

Staging an upcoming UEFA soccer match between Belgium and Israel in Brussels would be impossible due to insecurity and likely protests, the municipal government of the Belgian capital said on Wednesday.

Soccer • 19 Jun 24

The goggled protestor is removed by police

Chained protester delays Scotland v Israel kick-off

Kick-off in Scotland's clash with Israel was delayed for just over 30 minutes after a member of the public breached Hampden security and chained themselves to a goalpost while pro-Palestinian protests were taking place outside the stadium.

Soccer • 31 May 24

Hampden Park will be without supporters after the SFA decision

Scotland opt to play Israel game behind close doors

Scotland's upcoming Women's Euro 2025 qualifier against Israel will be played at an empty Hampden following intelligence over "planned disruptions".

Soccer • 21 May 24

FIFA have said they will make a decision on any potential Israeli suspension by July

FIFA to make decision on Israeli suspension by July

The FIFA Council is set to make a decision no later than 20 July on whether to agree to Palestine's call to suspend the Israeli federation.

Soccer • 17 May 24

FIFA is being asked to exclude the Israel Football Association on human rights grounds

Palestine FA seek Israel exclusion from FIFA

The Palestine Football Association has called on FIFA to sanction and exclude the Israel Football Association on the grounds of human rights and humanitarian law violations committed in the Gaza Strip.

Soccer • 18 Apr 24

Ireland players made a protest ahead of their Eurobasket qualifier with Israel

Irish players register protest before Israel qualifier

The Ireland women's basketball team refused to partake in traditional pre-match formalities with their Israeli opponents as the pair's controversial Eurobasket 2025 qualifier got underway in Riga this afternoon.

Basketball • 09 Feb 24

Basketball Ireland outraged by anti-Semitism accusation

Basketball Ireland has called accusations of anti-Semitism by an Israeli player against the Irish women's team "inflammatory and wholly inaccurate", saying it had reported the comments to governing body FIBA Europe.

Basketball • 08 Feb 24

Israel barred from World Ice Hockey Championships

The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has barred Israel from its world championships to ensure the "safety and well-being" of all participants, including Israelis.

other sport • 12 Jan 24

Celtic supporters display Palestinian flags prior to the start of the Champions League game against Atletico Madrid

Celtic fans defy club and display Palestine flags

Thousands of Celtic supporters defied the club and displayed Palestine flags ahead of their Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid.

Soccer • 25 Oct 23

Mohamed Salah has called on leaders to come together to 'prevent the further slaughter of innocent souls'

Salah calls for immediate humanitarian aid for Gaza

Liverpool and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah has called for the massacres in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to stop and for immediate humanitarian aid to be allowed into Gaza.

Soccer • 19 Oct 23

Israel team prior to their recent Euro 2024 qualifier against Romania

Israel's Euro 2024 qualifier against Kosovo postponed

Israel's Euro 2024 qualifier away to Kosovo on Sunday has been postponed amid the outbreak of war in the country.

Soccer • 12 Oct 23

Coventry 'devastated' by Irish U21 penalty defeat

Republic of Ireland Under-21 captain Conor Coventry admitted that the squad were devastated after their defeat on penalties to Israel in the European Championships play-offs.

Soccer • 27 Sep 22

Tyreik Wright reacts after missing his penalty during the shootout

Euro U21 recap: Israel 0 ROI 0 AET (Israel win on pens)

Heartbreak for Ireland as they miss out on the Under-21 European Championships after a penalty shootout defeat to Israel in Tel Aviv.

Soccer • 27 Sep 22

Captain Conor Coventry and co made their way to Israel on Sunday

Ireland U21s v Israel, second leg: All you need to know

Jim Crawford's Ireland U21s go into the second leg of their European Championship play-off tie with Israel level at 1-1 with the winner going to the finals tournament next summer.

Soccer • 26 Sep 22

Evan Ferguson celebrates with Conor Coventry

Connolly shines as Israel hold out for a draw

The Republic of Ireland under-21s will perhaps rue what could have been after drawing the first leg of their UEFA European Championship play-off 1-1 at home to Israel.

Soccer • 23 Sep 22

U21 Euros 1st leg recap: Republic of Ireland 1-1 Israel

Read how it all unfolded as Both sides played out an entertaining draw at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 23 Sep 22

Ireland U21s v Israel: All you need to know

The Republic of Ireland face Israel in the first leg of the European Under-21 Championship play-offs and here's the coverage details and latest team news.

Soccer • 23 Sep 22

Jim Crawford looks on as Aaron Connolly trains with the U21 squad on Monday

Aaron Connolly call-up for U21s a 'risky' move - Rogers

Former Dundalk goalkeeper Gary Rogers discusses Aaron Connolly's inclusion in the Ireland Under-21 squad for the crucial play-off against Israel.

Soccer • 19 Sep 22

Festy Ebosele is included in the Ireland U21 squad

Connolly, Ebosele and Connell named in Under-21 squad

Aaron Connolly, Festy Ebosele and Luca Connell have all been included in the Republic of Ireland Under-21 squad for their European Championship play-offs against Israel next week.

Soccer • 15 Sep 22

Luka Modric scored his 22nd goal in his 152nd game for Croatia on Monday night

Nations League round-up: Croatia edge out France

France can no longer qualify for the Nations League semi-finals after slipping to a 1-0 defeat to Croatia in Paris.

Soccer • 13 Jun 22

Bruno Fernandes doubled his international goal tally in the win in Lisbon

Portugal impress in win over Israel

Portugal concluded their preparations for Euro 2020 with a 4-0 victory against Israel.

Soccer • 09 Jun 21

Ryan Fraser celebrates with his team-mates after scoring the equaliser at Bloomfield Stadium

Familiar foes Israel and Scotland share the spoils

Ryan Fraser's strike spared Scotland another defeat in Israel as they were forced to come from behind to claim a 1-1 World Cup qualifying draw.

Soccer • 28 Mar 21

UEFA are currently sticking to the original plan of playing Euro 2020 in 12 host cities.

Israel offers to host Champions League & Euros games

Israel has offered to host Champions League and Euro 2020 matches if the Covid-19 pandemic forces them to be moved from other countries.

Soccer • 17 Feb 21