Republic of Ireland midfielder Jamie McGrath says he expects the controversy surrounding the side's upcoming Israel fixtures to "heat up" after Thursday's friendly win over Qatar was disrupted .
Republic of Ireland midfielder Jamie McGrath says he expects the controversy surrounding the side's upcoming Israel fixtures to "heat up" after Thursday's friendly win over Qatar was disrupted .
Key points
- After the game, RTE reported that protesters were ejected from the ground, and McGrath expects more backlash before the Republic of Ireland face Israel in a neutral venue on 27…
- Earlier this week, Republic of Ireland stalwart Seamus Coleman said the situation "should have been dealt with above us".
- "I obviously listened to Seamus' interview and I think he was spot on," McGrath told BBC Sport NI.
- "It's obviously a unique scenario.
- The people [protesters], we have to listen to them, they have the right to do what they do, as long as it's done in a peaceful way, that's all that matters.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by BBC Sport.
