Neutral venues and no 'away' fans - how Israel v Republic of Ireland became so contentious

Sunday's Uefa Nations League match between Israel and the Republic of Ireland will be played at a neutral venue in Debrecen, Hungary, with no away fans allowed and reduced TV coverage from RTE, following months of controversy over Israel's military offensive in Gaza. The FAI voted in July, 75-32, to fulfil the fixtures rather than boycott, citing potential Uefa sanctions and financial losses. No tickets have been sold to Irish fans for either this match or the reverse fixture in Backa Topola, Serbia, on 4 October, and RTE will forgo advertising and sponsorship revenue while providing only stripped-back coverage without commentators or pundits.