Roberto Lopes: On the Record

Footballer Roberto Lopes co-signed an open letter urging Ireland to boycott its matches against Israel.

On the record

• May 2026 — Co-signed the “Stop the Game” open letter urging Ireland’s football association to refuse its UEFA Nations League fixtures against Israel, saying “the sheer loss of life there has to take precedence over any sporting consideration.” [Al Jazeera] [The Journal]

Where Galil stands

Our opinion: He wants his national team to refuse to take the field against Israel. We don’t stand with it.

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