MEP for Dublin, Labour's Aodhán Ó Ríordáin National League An EGM on the matter is being held by the FAI tonight. THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION of Ireland (FAI) should be “brave” and refuse to play the Nations League fixtures against Israel, an Irish MEP has said. Speaking to journalists in Strasbourg this morning, Labour representative and Dublin MEP Aodhán Ó Ríordáin said he hopes the FAI will bow to the pressure of football fans and boycott the two upcoming games. His comments come ahead of an FAI Extraordinary General Meeting at the Aviva Stadium this evening to vote on a motion regarding the matches. FAI members will be asked to vote on the motion which states: “While acknowledging the strength of feeling regarding support for Palestine and the upcoming UEFA Men’s Nations League fixtures,