March 24, 2026
The chairwoman of a football club called for a boycott of Israel and was fired
ג׳ואנה ביירן. תמונה: ויקיפדיה
A storm broke out in the world of football in Ireland.
Joanna Byrne, chairwoman of the Drogheda United club and a member of parliament in Ireland, was dismissed from her position.
The reason is her statements against Israel.
Byrne called not to play against Israel in the Nations League in football.
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She expressed opposition to Israel's participation in the tournament. Her remarks sparked a quick response.
The American owners of the club decided to fire her. They said that sports and politics should be kept separate. The decision caused a stir in Ireland and surprised many.
In a letter Byrne sent to the club's fans, she wrote: "The decision to remove me is an attempt by foreign owners to silence me, who do not understand the local community."