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muriel_volestrangler

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1. "Counter protest" is an odd way to describe some drunken NI football fans in Cologne
Sun Sep 21, 2025, 04:01 AM
Sep 21

who saw a protest go by.

IFA to 'work closely' with NI fans after anti-Palestine chants

THE Irish Football Association say they will continue to work with supporters' clubs and police after an abusive chant from Northern Ireland fans towards a pro-Palestine march.

​Footage appeared on social media showing a group of fans outside a bar at the weekend ahead of Sunday's game in Cologne against Germany.
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When asked about the fans' behaviour an Irish FA spokesperson said: “We continue to work closely with the Amalgamation of Official Northern Ireland Supporters Clubs and the police to encourage fans to uphold a respectful, inclusive environment and ethos at both home and away fixtures.

“Our new campaign, ‘Our Reputation is Shaped by Every Voice’, reflects our ongoing commitment to these values, which we will continue to endorse going forward.”

https://belfastmedia.com/our-reputation-is-shaped-by-every-voice-says-ifa-after-fans-stick-your-palestine-up-your-hole-chants

Odd Russian YouTube channel, too. It's not as if a Russian channel has much to do with Northern Ireland, Germany, Palestine or football.

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