Seamus Coleman said questions about whether Ireland should face Israel in upcoming Nations League matches should not have been directed at players. Ireland is scheduled to host Qatar in a friendly in Dublin, then play Israel at a neutral venue on 27 September and return in Dublin on 4 October. Pressure has increased for a boycott due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East, including a protest by the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign at the Irish parliament. The Football Association of Ireland confirmed the matches will proceed, warning of serious consequences if it withdrew. Coleman supported the manager’s view that it is unfair for players to be placed in this position, while acknowledging they must still respond publicly.
"Pressure has grown in Ireland for a boycott of those games because of the ongoing situation in the Middle East, with the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign having held a protest at the Dail (Irish parliament) on Tuesday."
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