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Hallgrimsson says Israel 'tried to intimidate' Republic of Ireland amid spitting row
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Hallgrimsson accused Israel of intimidation tactics during Sunday's 1-1 Nations League draw, with allegations of spitting at half-time.
Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said Israel were attempting to intimidate his team during their 1-1 UEFA Nations League draw in Serbia on Sunday. An allegation of spitting emerged at half-time, with Irish Times reporting that Ireland's head of athletic performance Damien Doyle claimed he was spat at by an Israel player. Hallgrimsson praised his players for staying composed despite the tension, while Israel head coach Ran Ben-Shimon said he did not witness the incident as he was in his dressing room.
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- 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 SportThis article
- No other team should go through this - HallgrimssonBBC Sport
- Watch: Hallgrimsson reflects on 'tough' international windowBBC Sport
