Football NewsThe GuardianUnverified source· 3 Oct 2026
Ireland cut short news conference as mood darkens further before Israel game
Irish manager Hallgrimsson calls for ‘cool heads’Accusations of racism dismissed as ‘completely untrue’The Republic of Ireland’s press conference on the eve of their second Nations League match against Israel in Serbia was cut short as the head coach, Heimir Hallgrimsson, fielded questions from Israeli journalists.Ireland beat Israel 3-0 in Hungary in their first match on Tuesday following a turbulent buildup in which the Irish squad voted to fulfil the fixture despite unease among the team over the war in Gaza. Continue reading...
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