Joanna Byrne: “The FAI should "hang their heads in shame" over the situation.”

I applaud the decision of one player for taking the courageous stand of withdrawing from the squad and refusing to be involved in a game against the genocidal state of Israel.

An opportunity now to take a stand instead of hiding on the sidelines

At least 1,000 sportspeople have been killed in Gaza and at least 10 Israeli football clubs are known to be based in the occupied area, in violation of the International Court of Justice

Our message is clear, the game should be stopped