Dublin's 51,700-seat home of Irish football and rugby
The Football Association of Ireland has moved an October 4 Nations League match against Israel away from Aviva Stadium due to operational challenges amid protests over Gaza war casualties. A September 27 home fixture for Israel is also expected to be staged at a neutral venue. The federation says the change aims to protect the delivery of the match, with both sides set to meet at neutral sites.
The prime minister has told Manchester mayors that a British Isles bid for the World Cup is possible, potentially spreading hosting duties across multiple nations as part of a broader sporting push.