In addition, FAI by private companies has outpaced that of state-owned enterprises for 17 consecutive months.

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Fifa's legal committee wrote to Irish FA officials in the north and their FAI counterparts in the Republic outlining their view on the long-running dispute.

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However in response, the FAI reiterated their recent comment that over 6, 300 of the 10-year seats have been snapped up.

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The FAI also demanded that tournament rules be not changed halfway through, and championed the introduction of video replays and goal-line assistant referees.

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