Israel games ‘taken a toll’ on Irish players following spitting claim
Dubai: Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson said the two Nations League matches against Israel had “taken a toll” on his players after a tense fortnight culminated in a 1-1 draw on Sunday, with the fixture overshadowed by a fresh allegation that an Israeli player spat at an Irish coach. “I’m absolutely delighted this is finished,” Hallgrimsson told reporters after the match. “It’s taken a toll out…
Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson has commented on the impact the recent Nations League matches against Israel have had on his players, stating that the two games have taken a toll on his squad following a tense fortnight. The matches, which took place in Hungary and Serbia, were overshadowed by an allegation that an Israeli player spat at an Irish coach.
Despite the political tension and calls for Ireland to boycott the fixtures, Hallgrimsson praised his players for handling the pressure well and expressed relief that the matches are now over. The Republic of Ireland secured a 1-1 draw with Israel, with both teams wearing black armbands in memory of those affected by the war in Gaza and the October 7, 2023 attacks.
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