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Watch: Hallgrimsson reflects on 'tough' international window
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Hallgrimsson called the international window a 'defining moment' after Ireland beat Israel 3-0 and drew 1-1 in Nations League fixtures played at neutral venues.
Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson reflected on a challenging international break, describing it as a 'defining moment' for his squad. The Irish faced pressure to boycott their Nations League matches against Israel due to the Israel-Gaza conflict, but proceeded with both fixtures at neutral venues. Ireland won the first meeting 3-0 in Hungary before drawing 1-1 in Serbia on Sunday.
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UK timesStrong24 reports from 10 outlets. First reported by BBC Sport, 3 Oct. The 9 newest are listed here.
- Sky Sports
- ESPN
- BBC Sport
- The Guardian
- The Independent
- RMC Sport
- Kicker
- NOS
- Mirror
- MailOnline
- Hallgrímsson urges Uefa to keep Ireland and Israel apart after controversial Nations League clashesThe Independent
- Ireland-Israel tensions: why does Israel's national team play in Europe?RMC Sport
- Ireland will not play Israel again - Hallgrimsson admits mistakeKicker
- Hallgrimsson urges UEFA to keep Ireland and Israel separate in futureSky Sports
- UEFA must act to stop Ireland playing Israel, says Ireland managerRMC Sport
4 more reports
- Ireland boss: Israel games are 'defining moment'ESPN
- Hallgrimsson says Israel 'tried to intimidate' Republic of Ireland amid spitting rowBBC Sport
- No other team should go through this - HallgrimssonBBC Sport
- Watch: Hallgrimsson reflects on 'tough' international windowBBC SportThis article
