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PFAI: Government stance on Israel games a 'cop-out'

Declan Murphy

Declan Murphy

Sports Betting Analyst

13 February 2026
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The Professional Footballers' Association of Ireland are of the view that the upcoming Nations League games Israel "should not go ahead", while also believing that it is "cop-out" by the government to say that the FAI made the correct decision to announce that the fixtures would be fulfilled.

The Professional Footballers' Association of Ireland are of the view that the upcoming Nations League games Israel "should not go ahead", while also believing that it is "cop-out" by the government to say that the FAI made the correct decision to announce that the fixtures would be fulfilled.

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Former GAA player turned betting analyst with expertise in Irish sports markets.

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