Ireland boss Hallgrímsson confirms Sunday's game against Israel to go ahead
The Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson has confirmed that his team will face Israel on Sunday.For some time games between the two sides looked unlikely to be going ahead due to protests ...
Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson has announced that the team will play their upcoming match against Israel on Sunday, despite initial concerns about the match going ahead due to protests over Israel's participation in the UEFA Nations League. The game was eventually played in Hungary, where Ireland secured a 3-0 victory over Israel.
FAI President Hallgrímsson stated during a pre-match press conference for their Thursday game against Austria that the decision to play both matches has been made. He acknowledged the challenges faced by the players, particularly goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu, who faced pressure to withdraw from the match. Hallgrímsson praised Bazunu's decision to stay with the team, highlighting his character and the strong bond within the group.
The manager emphasized that the players have shown their support for Bazunu and emphasized that the situation will not break the team. Despite the temporary setback, Ireland remains committed to fulfilling their scheduled matches, with the game against Austria set to take place in Dublin.
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