{
  "id": 12023879,
  "title": "'Nothing personal against Molumby' - Israeli manager",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/nothing-personal-against-molumby-israeli-manager",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T22:19:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTE News",
    "slug": "rte-news",
    "url": "https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2026/1004/1593980-nothing-personal-against-molumby-israeli-manager/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Israeli manager Ran Ben Shimon has stated that there was no personal animosity towards Republic of Ireland midfielder Jayson Molumby during Israel's 1-1 draw with Ireland in Serbia. Ben Shimon, who was present in the dressing room with his staff at half-time, claimed that he did not witness any incident between players and backroom staff. He also commented on the defensive nature of his team's approach, saying they balanced aggression with the risk of conceding fouls. Ben Shimon expressed pride in his team's performance and their balance between emotion and tactical thinking in the second half.",
  "summary": "Israel manager Ran Ben Shimon insists Republic of Ireland midfielder Jayson Molumby was not targeted during the 1-1 Nations League draw in Serbia, and added he did not witness any incident between players and backroom staff at half-time.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}