The FAI is seeking to have the decision of UEFA’s Competitions Department to stage the Andorra v Republic of Ireland Euro 2012 qualifier in Andorra overturned.
The FAI has appealed to UEFA to have the Andorran FA’s original request for the game to be played in Barcelona upheld.
FAI chief executive John Delaney believes the decision goes against previous UEFA and FIFA precedents involving Ireland, England and the Netherlands – all of whom have played their matches against Andorra in Barcelona without issue.
“We are appealing this decision with UEFA”, said Delaney.
“Given previous precedents, and the likely volume of fans wanting to attend, we believe the game should take place in Barcelona particularly as the home association had made the request to UEFA.
“This is a real blow to our fans many of whom have already made their arrangements to travel.”
