{"id":759,"date":"2026-05-29T04:37:30","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T04:37:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hometransferguide.com\/?p=759"},"modified":"2026-05-29T04:37:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T04:37:30","slug":"ireland-qatar-soccer-game-stopped-two-times-after-fans-toss-tennis-balls-on-pitch-to-protest-israel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hometransferguide.com\/?p=759","title":{"rendered":"Ireland-Qatar Soccer Game Stopped Two Times After Fans Toss Tennis Balls On Pitch To Protest Israel"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div><!-- \/10519169\/dailycaller_incontent_1 --> <\/p>\n<p>Between Ireland and Qatar, an international friendly soccer match in Dublin had to be halted on two occasions Thursday because of supporters protesting Israel\u2019s participation in the Nations League games.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/hometransferguide.com\/?p=757\">EXCLUSIVE: Georgia Rep. Mike Collins Busted Padding Website With Fake Endorsements<\/a><\/p>\n<p>According to The 42, tennis balls were tossed onto the Aviva Stadium field while the game was happening, being directed from the East, South and upper West seat sections. <strong>(RELATED: Kathy Hochul Doesn\u2019t Know Ball \u2014 Attempt To Dunk On Trump Backfires Dramatically)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Afterwards, League of Ireland (LOI) supporters a part of the protest issued a statement that claimed it was their responsibility, shooting a \u201cstrong message\u201d towards the government of Ireland, as well as the Football Association of Ireland (FAI).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Nations League fixtures between Ireland and Israel must be cancelled,\u201d reads the statement, per The 42.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WATCH:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/10519169\/dailycaller_incontent_2 --> <\/p>\n<p>Fans of every high-profile LOI team in Dublin were collaborated with supporters of Dundalk FC, Waterford, Cork City, Sligo Rovers, Drogheda United and Galway United for the contest, which saw tennis balls with \u201c#StopTheGame\u201d written on them tossed onto the pitch.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/hometransferguide.com\/?p=755\">Authorities Drop Charges Against Driver With No Right Hand After Officer Charged Her For Texting With Right Hand<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Footage that was shot in the press box by David Sneyd of The 42 shows when supporters located in the upper tier threw the tennis balls onto the field.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/10519169\/dailycaller_incontent_3 --> <\/p>\n<p>Also, a banner that read \u201c#StopTheGame\u201d was extended, with it being easily seen stretched from the front row and above the wall. 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