Decision made on Ireland v Israel UEFA Nations League match
The controversy continues Ireland’s 2026/2027 UEFA Nations League home game against Israel will take place in Dublin, according to reports. The Irish Examiner have said that government sources revealed to them that the game, scheduled for 1 October, will be held at the Aviva Stadium, with the FAI due to make an official announcement today. It […]
1 month ago
Celtic ban Green Brigade supporters group from attending home games after pro-Palestine display
The Green Brigade will be absent for Wednesday night’s game against St Mirren. Celtic have banned the Green Brigade supporters group from attending home matches due to various “unacceptable behaviours”, including unauthorised flags showing support to Palestine. An email was sent out to supporters, saying the club has banned any season ticket holder who has […]
2 years ago
Celtic face UEFA disciplinary action after Palestinian flags flown at Champions League match
Celtic have been fined for similar incidents before Celtic are facing the risk of disciplinary action from UEFA after a section of the home support waved Palestine flags despite being told not to. Before their Champions League fixture on Wednesday, a display featuring the colours of the flag was unveiled in the lower half of […]
2 years ago
New European Super League announce in plan to replace the Champions League
The new league could consist of 60 to 80 teams. Plans for a new European Super League have been announced by the backers of the project that crashed in 2021. In that iteration of the ESL, it was proposed that the founding clubs would be permanent members of the competition, with no prospect of relegation. […]
3 years ago
UEFA fine FAI €20,000 for Ireland dressing room song
The FAI have been fined for “the violation of the basic rules of decent conduct.” UEFA have fined the FAI €20,000 after some members of the Republic of Ireland women’s team sang ‘Celtic Symphony’ by The Wolfe Tones after the national team qualified for the World Cup. Following Ireland’s 1-0 victory over Scotland at Hampden […]
3 years ago
FIFA to propose a new annual Club World Cup
We imagine this will make the folks at UEFA a little miffed. According to reports, FIFA are planning a new, annual Club World Cup, which would see 24-clubs compete in a 14-day tournament held every year. BBC Sport reported seeing documents, which are to be discussed at length at a FIFA meeting on Friday, with the […]
8 years ago