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UEFA to Probe Half-Time Clash After Spitting Claim in Republic of Ireland’s 1-1 Draw with Israel

UEFA to Probe Half-Time Clash After Spitting Claim in Republic of Ireland’s 1-1 Draw with Israel

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The two fixtures, which took place at neutral grounds, had been surrounded by controversy since the teams were placed together in Group B3 in February. Republic of Ireland players came under sustained pressure to pull out of the matches amid the continuing Israel-Gaza conflict. The “Stop The Game” campaign, organised by Irish Sport for Palestine, […]

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Republic of Ireland 1-1 Israel: Heimir Hallgrimsson Accuses Opponents of Intimidation Amid Spitting Controversy

Republic of Ireland 1-1 Israel: Heimir Hallgrimsson Accuses Opponents of Intimidation Amid Spitting Controversy

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Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson claimed Israel attempted to unsettle his side amid accusations that an Israeli player spat at a member of Ireland’s staff during Sunday’s heated Uefa Nations League draw. Tensions rose between the teams at half-time in the 1-1 match, which took place without spectators in Serbia. The Irish Times, external […]

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