Ireland-Qatar friendly stopped twice as fans throw tennis balls to protest Nations League games with Israel

An international friendly soccer match between Ireland and Qatar needed to be stopped twice on Thursday due to fans protesting the Nations League games with Israel.

Tennis balls were thrown onto the pitch at Aviva Stadium in Dublin during the match from spectators in the upper West, East and South sections of the stands, according to The 42.

Then, League of Ireland fans involved with the protest released a statement claiming it was their actions, delivering a "strong message" to the...