Protesters throw tennis balls and call on Ireland to boycott second match against Israel
Protesters against Ireland playing its Nations League games against Israel have interrupted the team’s match against Austria by throwing tennis balls on the field. Referee Allard Lindhout sent the players for a hydration break as soon as the balls bearing Pal…
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Protesters against Ireland playing its Nations League games against Israel have interrupted the team’s match against Austria by throwing tennis balls on the field. Referee Allard Lindhout sent the players for a hydration break as soon as the balls bearing Pal…
DUBLIN (AP) Protesters against Ireland playing its Nations League games against Israel interrupted the teams 2-2 draw with Austria on Thursday by throwing tennis balls onto the field. Referee Allard…
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