Artists Speak Out, Football Team Listens? | Ireland News

Artists Speak Out, Football Team Listens? | Ireland News

Author: The Daily News Now! September 17, 2026 Duration: 1:42

Ed Sheeran’s tour is in chaos—not over music, but politics: Macklemore and others dropped from the lineup after Sheeran referenced Gaza and the West Bank onstage, sparking a petition. The fallout mirrors rising pressure on Ireland’s football team ahead of their October 4th match against Israel in Serbia, which will be played without fans. Politicians are urging Irish athletes to follow artists’ lead, praising their courage for speaking out despite consequences. Calls are mounting for the FAI to act in line with public sentiment—standing firm against what many see as genocide and supporting the oppressed. It’s about showing backbone, like the musicians did, and proving that principled stands—even with risks—can spark real change.

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