Worried Irish want World Cup match in Georgia switched

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Devastation: Destroyed Georgian tanks in Tskhinvali, capital of South Ossetia, Georgia. The fighting there has prompted Northern Ireland to request a venue change for their World Cup qualifier next month

The FAI have now written to FIFA, UEFA and the Georgian Football Association to
request a change of venue for the tie.

A statement on the FAI's website read: "Further to discussions with the
Department of Foreign Affairs, who are currently advising against non-essential
travel to Georgia, the FAI has today written to FIFA, UEFA and the Georgian FA,
to indicate that its preferred option would be to find an alternative venue on
the same date for the Group 8 World Cup qualifier against Georgia in Tbilisi.

"The FAI will keep fans informed of any decision from FIFA on this matter and
will continue to work with FIFA to enable them to make a timely decision."