David Courell
IrelandpoliticianMale5.1Global Dominance: 0.00%David Courell is the Chief Executive Officer of the Football Association of Ireland (FAI), who has been involved in a public dispute with former assistant coach Colin Healy regarding assurances purportedly given about Healy's contract status.
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David Courell is the president of the Football Association of Ireland who detailed the team's decision to play against Israel.
el contundente descargo del arquero de Irlanda que se negó a jugar contra Israel
Argentina· 2026-09-27
FAI chief executive David Courell said Ireland would proceed a 'significant majority' vote in favour of playing by the Irish players.
Gavin Bazunu on decision to withdraw from squad for Israel match – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-26
David Courell has confirmed that the Republic of Ireland will fulfill the Nations League fixture against Israel.
Ireland to fulfil Israel fixtures after player vote as Bazunu tells squad he will not play – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-26
David Courell, the CEO of the FAI, apologized for the delay and explained the situation regarding the players' decision.
Day of infamy exposes serious lack of leadership in FAI – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-26David Courell announced the decision of the Irish footballers to play against Israel despite some wanting to boycott.
Los jugadores de Irlanda decidieron en una votación jugar contra Israel
Costa Rica· 2026-09-26
FAI CEO David Courell confirmed that the Ireland players will not shake hands with their opponents before or after the game.
Israel captain Dor Peretz says Irish players should visit Israel then ‘can judge and think’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-26
David Courell, the CEO of the FAI, explained that the national team had no choice but to fulfill their obligations to avoid potential disqualification.
Irlanda nel caos per le partite di Nations League contro Israele: il portiere che si rifiuta di giocare, le polemiche. Cosa succede
Italy· 2026-09-26
David Courell has spoke on behalf of the Republic of Ireland squad to confirm the Nations League fixture against Israel.
Fixture to be fulfilled due to ‘significant majority’ in player vote – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-26David Courell is the chief executive of the FAI.
Heimir Hallgrímsson battles to get the ball on the ground and return focus to Kosovo clash – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-24
David Courell is the chief executive of the Football Association of Ireland (FAI).
Football bodies struggle to keep sport and politics apart as Israel games approach – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-23
David Courell is the chief executive of the FAI who requested Uefa to separate Ireland and Israel in future draws.
Uefa defend draw policy after Ireland request as Israel FA dismiss FAI comments – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-19
David Courell is the chief executive of the Football Association of Ireland who requested Uefa to keep Ireland apart from Israel in future competition draws.
Uefa reject FAI’s request to be kept apart from Israel due to no history of ‘direct conflict’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-18David Courell is the FAI chief executive who received a letter from KRW Law seeking clarification of complaints.
Unexplained FAI loan to Limerick soccer written off as legal row brews – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-14
FAI chief executive David Courell confirmed the association decided to move the home fixture against Israel on October 4th to a neutral venue in Serbia.
FAI delegates vote in favour of fulfilling Nations League fixtures against Israel – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-09
David Courell mentioned that the FAI is following the lead of the Irish Government regarding the situation with Israel.
Séamus Coleman angry Israel issue left to players – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-05-28
David Courell spoke to the women’s squad about the decision to host Israel in a men’s Nations League fixture.
‘We know it’s not right on a human level what’s going on in Gaza’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-03
David Courell, the FAI’s chief executive, insisted that Uefa understands the very strongly held views in Ireland on this subject.
FAI tip their cap to protesters but bow to expediency on Israel games – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-26
David Courell is the FAI chief executive who briefed the media about the decision to host Israel at the Aviva Stadium.
Refusing to play Israel ‘not within the best interest of Irish football’, says FAI chief – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-25David Courell, the FAI chief executive, confirmed the decision after security concerns around hosting the fixture were allayed by An Garda Síochána.
Ireland v Israel game confirmed for Dublin’s Aviva Stadium in October – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-25
David Courell, the FAI chief executive, declined a request to speak with the Irish media.
‘It’s not my decision if you play or not’, says Hallgrímsson after Ireland draw Israel in Nations League – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-12David Courell is the FAI chief executive who postponed contract talks with Hallgrímsson after the loss in Armenia.
Heimir Hallgrímsson emotional after win – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-16
David Courell, CEO of the FAI, said the extension of the rights agreement was 'hugely positive' for Irish football.
Aviva renews stadium deal with IRFU and FAI for next five years – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-11
David Courell is the FAI’s chief executive who faced questioning from the Dáil committee.
This won’t be the last time the FAI face a Dáil committee – they need to get better at it – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-24
David Courell stated that the FAI took swift decisive action after receiving a formal complaint in January 2024.
Dáil committee questions why FAI didn’t act on concerns before documentary on alleged abuse was aired – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-24
David Courell, the FAI's chief executive, wrote to the committee to decline the invitation for a second time.
FAI to attend Oireachtas committee hearing following U-turn – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-24
The FAI chief executive David Courell confirmed recently that a 'very robust' defence was being prepared by the association against legal action being taken by Gleeson on the grounds of gender discrimination.
Eileen Gleeson says FAI told her not to attend Oireachtas hearing – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-23David Courell is the chief executive of the FAI.
FAI decline to attend Oireachtas hearing without ‘assurances’ around Garda investigation – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-19
FAI CEO David Courell does not believe Roy Keane was speaking about him directly.
‘That was before my time’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-12
David Courell is the FAI's latest chief executive who is attempting to regularise media engagements.
FAI chief’s cool demeanour was at odds with an organisation groaning under the strain of debt – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-12
David Courell will brief the media on the lack of a sports psychologist.
‘It is a heavy shirt for the Irish players to carry’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-11
