A Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback was allegedly assaulted and robbed in Dublin just days before the team played in the NFL’s first-ever game in Ireland.

The Steelers faced the Minnesota Vikings at Croke Park early Sunday, securing a 24-21 victory.

But the trip to Ireland was marred by reports of crime involving both a player and a fan within close proximity to the stadium.

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According to Irish media, Skylar Thompson, a 6’2”, 219-pound veteran quarterback currently on injured reserve, was “jumped and robbed” late Friday night in the Temple Bar and Dame Street area.

Several men reportedly attacked Thompson and stole his phone.

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He sustained minor injuries and was transported to a hospital for treatment.

Irish police confirmed they were on patrol in the early hours of Saturday morning when they encountered a man in need of medical attention on Dame Street.

No names were released in their statement, and they noted that “no formal complaint” was filed in connection with the incident.

Despite the lack of a formal report, NFL reporter Tom Pelissero cited comments from the Steelers organization that appeared to acknowledge the attack.

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“Thompson, who is on injured reserve, suffered minor injuries but is OK and with the team,” Pelissero wrote on X.

He also quoted Steelers spokesman Burt Lauten, who said, “We are aware of a situation involving Skylar Thompson on Friday night in Dublin. We will have no further comment at this time as we are working with NFL security to gather more information regarding the incident.”

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The same weekend, a Steelers fan was also targeted.

On Sunday evening, an elderly disabled man named Gregory, who uses a wheelchair, was celebrating the team’s win by smoking a cigar on O’Connell Street when a woman reportedly stole his phone.

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Members of the public alerted nearby police officers, who chased down the suspect and recovered Gregory’s phone. The woman was arrested and charged.

The incidents occurred within just a couple of miles of Croke Park.

Dublin’s Temple Bar and O’Connell Street areas have long been described as hotspots for crime against tourists, with reports of pickpocketing, robberies, and assaults carried out by youth gangs and drug dealers.

In 2024, a man named Mohamed Axmed was jailed for robbing two U.K. tourists in the same district.

The high-profile cases drew reaction from former UFC champion Conor McGregor, who has made his own political ambitions in Ireland known.

McGregor shared the story about Thompson’s alleged mugging and posted on X, “Let the World know! Ireland is ran by traitors to its people! GET THIS GOVERNMENT OUT NOW!”

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The NFL has made overseas games a major part of its international expansion strategy, staging matchups in London, Frankfurt, and now Dublin.

The Steelers’ narrow win over the Vikings marked a historic first for Ireland, though the celebrations were overshadowed by safety concerns following the weekend’s reports.

Irish authorities have not announced further developments in Thompson’s case, and the Steelers have said they will provide no additional comment until more details are available through NFL security.

The separate robbery of the disabled fan remains under investigation, though police confirmed the arrested woman has been charged.

The next NFL International Series game is scheduled for later this season in London.

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