The FAI has said they are "deeply saddened" to learn of an Irish fan who died in Copenhagen on Sunday.
The 30-year-old was confirmed dead after being found in water at Havnegade in the Danish capital.
The organisation says it has expressed condolences to the man's family and said that Ireland players will wear black armbands in respect of the fan during tonight's Nations League clash with Denmark.
They added that: "An official request has been submitted to UEFA, by the FAI, to hold a minute’s silence before kick-off in tonight's game in Aarhus."
The Football Association of Ireland is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of a Republic of Ireland supporter in Denmark.
Full Statement: https://t.co/UyIsCJ5otI #COYBIG pic.twitter.com/AE99OiXvoW— FAIreland ⚽️🇮🇪 (@FAIreland) November 19, 2018
The statement in full reads:
"The Football Association of Ireland is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of a Republic of Ireland supporter in Denmark.
The FAI has expressed its condolences to the family of the supporter, who passed away in Copenhagen, ahead of the UEFA Nations League game between Denmark and Ireland.
An official request has been submitted to UEFA, by the FAI, to hold a minute’s silence before kick-off in tonight's game in Aarhus.
The Ireland players will wear black armbands in respect of the supporter.
The FAI continues to work with An Garda Síochána and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade on the matter."
