Ireland-Qatar friendly stopped twice as fans throw tennis balls to protest Nations League games with Israel
An international friendly match between Ireland and Qatar was interrupted twice due to fan protests against the Nations League games with Israel. Supporters threw tennis balls onto the pitch and displayed banners demanding the cancellation of the matches. The protest was organized by League of Ireland fans who aimed to send a strong message regarding the ongoing situation in Palestine.
- ▪The friendly match took place at Aviva Stadium in Dublin on May 28, 2026.
- ▪Fans threw tennis balls onto the pitch and chanted 'Free Palestine' during the protest.
- ▪League of Ireland fans released a statement calling for the cancellation of the Nations League fixtures with Israel.
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OutKick-Sports Ireland-Qatar friendly stopped twice as fans throw tennis balls to protest Nations League games with Israel League of Ireland fans released a statement saying the Nations League fixtures between Ireland and Israel 'must be cancelled' By Scott Thompson OutKick Published May 28, 2026 9:05pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Maurice Edu on USMNT’s roster, Expectations, Finding the Best XI | FULL INTERVIEW | The Herd Maurice Edu joins Jason McIntyre to discuss USMNT’s final roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and if they’ll exceed expectations in the tournament.
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