Charlie McConalogue: “No, I don’t believe it’s sportswashing ... I believe it’s a matter for…”

On the recordJune 4, 2026

No, I don’t believe it’s sportswashing ... I believe it’s a matter for the footballing bodies to make their decision on.

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Charlie McConalogue

Fianna Fáil

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Response to question about sportswashing.

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Charlie McConalogue: “No, I don’t believe it’s sportswashing ... I believe it’s a matter for the footballing bodies to make their decision on.”