The move comes off the back of Robbie Keane's controversial appointment at Israeli side Maccabi Tel Aviv.
"During that meeting it came up in conversation that the Palestinian football team had never played any international soccer team in Europe", Mr. Ward said.
"I think... is quite telling. So I , would the Palestinian FA welcome a match against Ireland and they were very open to the idea". Members of the Palestinian FA are set to visit Ireland in August, with the Sinn Féin politician trying to facilitate a meeting with FAI representatives to discuss the potential friendly fixture.If the game were to ultimately take place, Mr. Ward believes that it would undoubtedly be a sell-out at the Aviva Stadium, remarking that;
"There are also the long historic and cultural links between Palestine and Ireland... we have both been victims of an occupying force, we have both been victims of borders and land grabs in our own country, and the Irish people have always had this really, really strong connection because of that".AdvertisementIreland's record caps holder and goalscorer Robbie Keane was this week
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