Neutral venues and no 'away' fans - how Israel v Republic of Ireland became so contentious
After publishing: 2 headlines quietly rewritten2 changes
- Index.hr (Croatia)seen 28 Sept, 13:20headline rewritten
Irci se odbili rukovati s Izraelcima. Pogledajte kako su ih zatim natrpaliIrci se odbili rukovati s Izraelcima. Pogledajte što su im zatim učinili - Al Jazeera Englishseen 6 Oct, 14:56headline rewritten
UEFA to investigate spitting incident at Ireland–Israel football matchUEFA to investigate spitting incident at Ireland-Israel football match
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Tue, 22 September 2026
10 reports- tportal (Croatia)05:58
Izraelski nogometni savez žestoko je odgovorio izborniku Republike Irske Heimiru Hallgrímssonu nakon njegove izjave uoči dviju utakmica protiv Izraela u Ligi nacija.
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)06:47
Navijači potiču igrače na bojkot
- La Repubblica (Italy)08:56
La replica alle parole di Hallgrimsson sul genocidio
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)10:38
“Non stiamo giocando con il genocidio, stiamo giocando contro il genocidio“. Hanno scatenato la furia di Israele queste parole pronunciate da Heimir Hallgrimsson, ct dell’Irlanda, per presentare le due sfide di Uefa Nations League in programma nei prossimi giorni contro Israele. A Dublino è fortissima la pressione per il boicottaggio dei match, a partire da […] L'articolo Tensione prima di Israele-Irlanda, il ct Hallgrimsson: “Giochiamo contro il genocidio”. Tel Aviv lo insulta: “Stupidità,...
- BBC News World13:16first to report
BBC Sport explores the backdrop to the Republic of Ireland's matches against Israel, amid fraught tensions between the nations.
- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)13:28
Nadolazeći susreti Izraela i Irske u Ligi nacija izazivaju sve veće tenzije, a sada je došlo i do otvorenog verbalnog sukoba između irskog izbornika Heimira Hallgrímssona i Izraelskog nogometnog saveza. Islanđanin na klupi Irske prilikom objave reprezentativnog popisa govorio je o pritisku koji prat...
- Google News - Top Stories14:47
Irish athletes sign open letter urging national soccer team to boycott Israel matches cbsnews.com Israel FA says Republic of Ireland coach has ‘stupidity, ignorance and hypocrisy’ after genocide comments The New York Times Israel vs Republic of Ireland - how Uefa Nations League matches became so contentious BBC Israeli FA criticism of Hallgrimsson 'unacceptable', says Taoiseach RTE.ie 'No cure for stupidity': Israel's Football Association blasts Irish coach's calls to boycott match The...
- Google News - Top Stories19:23
Micheal Martin: Israel FA comments on Heimir Hallgrimsson 'unacceptable' bbc.com Irish athletes sign open letter urging national soccer team to boycott Israel matches CBS News Israel FA says Republic of Ireland coach has ‘stupidity, ignorance and hypocrisy’ after genocide comments The New York Times 'No cure for stupidity': Israel's Football Association blasts Irish coach's calls to boycott match The Jerusalem Post Protests and fiery comments as Ireland and Israel prepare for soccer...
- Index.hr (Croatia)21:09
TENZIJE prije utakmice.
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- tportal (Croatia)23 Sept, 04:56their copy
- Vecernji list (Croatia)21:26Izrael žestoko odgovorio irskom izborniku nakon njegovih komentara: 'Neznanje, licemjerje i glupost'
Izraelski nogometni savez optužio je irskog izbornika Islanđanina Heimira Hallgrimssona (59) za "neznanje, licemjerje i glupost" u komentarima koje je dao prošli tjedan prilikom objave popisa igrača uoči starta Lige nacija
Wed, 23 September 2026
5 reports- 24sata (Croatia)05:15
Izrael i Irska igrat će 27. rujna i 4. listopada. Izrael će biti domaćin u Debrecenu, a Irci u Bačkoj Topoli u Srbiji
- Channel News Asia11:37
- tportal (Croatia)12:51
Dvije utakmice koje Irska u samo osam dana treba odigrati protiv Izraela odavno više nisu samo nogomet. Irski nogometni savez pokušao je ishoditi suspenziju Izraela iz UEFA-inih natjecanja, više od 160 irskih sportaša pozvalo je reprezentaciju da utakmice bojkotira, a izbornik Heimir Hallgrímsson izazvao je buru izjavom da njegova momčad neće igrati 's genocidom', nego 'protiv genocida'.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)14:44Ireland premier calls Israel Football Association's remarks on Irish football manager 'unacceptable'
Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin backs Ireland manager as controversy grows ahead of two Nations League matches against Israel
- El País (Spain)16:19
El partido que juegan los irlandeses como local se traslada a Serbia por “el reto operativo” que supondría albergar el encuentro en su territorio
Thu, 24 September 2026
1 report- Al Jazeera English14:36
Ireland and Israel will play two football matches despite growing Irish calls for a boycott due to the genocide in Gaza.
Fri, 25 September 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)04:42
Knight becomes first Republic of Ireland player to publicly oppose fixture as squad prepares to discuss collective response to Gaza genocide
Sat, 26 September 2026
12 reports- BBC News World10:44
The Republic of Ireland will now hold their delayed news conference at 14:30 BST before they face Israel in tomorrow's Nations League fixture in Hungary - a fixture campaigners have called on them to boycott.
- Index.hr (Croatia)11:52
NEIZVJESNOST u momčadi Irske.
- La Repubblica (Italy)13:29
Petizione da parte dei tifosi irlandesi con decine di migliaia di firme per non disputare l’incontro
- BBC News World13:38
Republic of Ireland players intend to wear black armbands "in recognition of all lives lost in the [Gaza] conflict" for match against Israel.
- Index.hr (Croatia)14:52
IRSKA nogometna reprezentacija ipak će igrati utakmicu Lige nacija protiv Izraela.
- Politico Europe15:50
“Nobody is comfortable playing this game,” Ireland’s coach declares after a tense locker-room vote to proceed with Sunday’s Nations League match against Israel.
- ANSA (Italy)16:32
Proteste e minacce di boicottaggio, poi la federazione mette ai voti e vince il sì
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)16:43
Prima le voci su un possibile ritiro della squadra. Poi le discussioni interne, 4-5 giocatori che chiedono di non giocare, infine la votazione interna allo spogliatoio: si gioca. E il ct che dice che la questione è “ancora aperta”. Sono le giornate tutt’altro che distese della Nazionale irlandese di calcio alla vigilia della partita con […] L'articolo Psicodramma Irlanda: giocare o no la partita con Israele? Lo spogliatoio si spacca e vince il sì. Il portiere: “Voglio essere escluso” proviene...
- Channel News Asia17:00
- France Info (France)18:21
Les "Boys in green" ont finalement décidé, après un vote samedi, de disputer les deux rencontres. Mais sous conditions.
- Al Jazeera English19:42
Ireland's players have voted to proceed with their Nations League fixture against Israel on Sunday.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)22:45
Amid calls for withdrawal, Irish team intends to wear black armbands 'in recognition of all lives lost in the conflict,' says Football Association of Ireland CEO
Sun, 27 September 2026
26 reports- Der Spiegel (Germany)05:20
Israel liegt geografisch in Asien, trotzdem spielen Clubs und Nationalmannschaft in europäischen Fußballwettbewerben mit. Nun fordern manche Uefa-Mitglieder einen Ausschluss. Irlands Nationaltorwart verkündet einen persönlichen Boykott.
- Index.hr (Croatia)05:21
SNAŽNA poruka.
- 24sata (Croatia)08:36
Drama u irskoj reprezentaciji; Gavin Bazunu odustao je od utakmice protiv Izraela zbog rata u Gazi, pa je branič Jimmy Dunne završio među pričuvnim vratarima
- Index.hr (Croatia)12:01
DRAMATIČNA situacija u irskoj svlačionici.
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)12:03
Osuđeni su na nesvakidašnji potez
- 24sata (Croatia)12:51
Irski nogometaši se uoči dvoboja s Izraelom neće rukovati s protivnicima, nosit će crne trake i dijeliti novac u humanitarne svrhe, a vratar Bazunu napustio je reprezentaciju jer ne želi pregaziti svoja uvjerenja
- Euronews13:06
The Israeli FA issued a statement commending the FAI and the Irish squad for deciding to go ahead with the match, saying: "Football has won."
- Vecernji list (Croatia)13:22
Irski tim vodio je višesatne rasprave o tome treba li bojkotirati utakmicu protiv Izraela, pri čemu je većina na kraju glasala za odigravanje susreta
- Index.hr (Croatia)13:43
NESVAKIDAŠNJA situacija.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)14:25
'If Ireland doesn’t take the stand, I worry it won’t be taken,’ Tadhg Hickey tells Anadolu
- Al Jazeera English15:51
Bazunu says his decision to withdraw was based on a 'personal belief that the killing of innocent people is wrong'.
- ABC (Spain)16:21
El fútbol internacional vuelve a verse sacudido por la escalada bélica en Oriente Próximo. Gavin Bazunu , de 24 años, ha confirmado que no participará en ninguno de los dos compromisos que enfrentarán a su selección, la República de Irlanda , contra Israel en la UEFA Nations League . El guardameta, suplente habitual de Kelleher, cede su sitio en la lista como tercer portero al defensa Jimmy Dunne para completar la convocatoria. El choque de este domingo será el primero de los dos...
- Index.hr (Croatia)18:59
IRSKI igrači odbili su rukovanje s protivnicima iz Izraela prije početka susreta.
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)19:03
Irci su razmišljali o bojkotu utakmice
- Al Jazeera English19:35
Ireland has been thrust into the global spotlight over two controversial Nations League football games against Israel.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)19:53
Hallgrimsson says players feel they are ‘doing something wrong’ amid pressure over Ireland’s participation
- 24sata (Croatia)19:58
IZRAEL - IRSKA 0-3 Irska je odbila bojkot, ali je protiv Izraela pokazala bunt i napadačku moć: crni flor, spušteni pogledi i 3-0 do 25. minute
- La Repubblica (Italy)20:24
Protesta eclatante degli irlandesi prima della gara di Nations League giocata sul neutro di Debrecen, in Ungheria
- Channel News Asia21:18
- Le Figaro (France)21:22
Dans un contexte très particulier à Debrecen, les Irlandais ont marqué leur position avant même le coup d’envoi, avant de s’imposer largement face à Israël (3-0).
- El País (Spain)21:22
Los jugadores irlandeses portaron un brazalete negro por las víctimas en Gaza, agacharon la cabeza cuando sonó el himno israelí y los capitanes de ambas selecciones no se saludaron
- Al Jazeera English21:41
Ireland's players wore black armbands in support of Palestine, bowed their heads, and refused pre-match handshakes.
- Google News - Top Stories21:46
Ireland players wear black armbands and refrain from handshakes in soccer game against Israel AP News Israel v Republic of Ireland in Nations League: No handshakes between players before fixture BBC Irish player leaves team as remaining players vote to play Israel games amid pressure to boycott CNN Ireland defeats Israel in controversial UEFA Nations League match Al Jazeera Gavin Bazunu confirms withdrawal from Republic of Ireland matches against Israel ESPN
- Google News - Top Stories21:51
Ireland defeats Israel in controversial UEFA Nations League match Al Jazeera Israel v Republic of Ireland in Nations League: No handshakes between players before fixture BBC Ireland players wear black armbands and refrain from handshakes in soccer game against Israel apnews.com Irish player leaves team as remaining players vote to play Israel games amid pressure to boycott CNN Gavin Bazunu confirms withdrawal from Republic of Ireland matches against Israel espn.com
- Anadolu Agency (AA)23:34
Republic of Ireland team booed while entering pitch by Israeli fans, bow heads during Israeli anthem and wear black armbands
- ABC News (Australia)23:58
Players from the Republic of Ireland wear black armbands, bow their heads during the Israeli anthem and refuse handshakes during a Nations League football match.
Mon, 28 September 2026
23 reports- Anadolu Agency (AA)00:33
Irish players bow heads during Israeli anthem, wear black armbands and decline pre-match handshakes
- Al Jazeera English01:39
Ireland scored a 3-0 victory over Israel in a politically-charged UEFA Nations League match played in Hungary.
- Index.hr (Croatia)05:50edited after publishing
previously
Irci se odbili rukovati s Izraelcima. Pogledajte kako su ih zatim natrpaliIRSKA nogometna reprezentacija ipak je igrala utakmicu Lige nacija protiv Izraela unatoč snažnim pozivima na bojkot.
- tportal (Croatia)06:27
Nogometaši Irske pobijedili su Izrael 3:0 u utakmici Lige nacija u Debrecenu, ali rezultat je gotovo ostao u drugom planu zbog svega što se događalo prije i tijekom susreta.
- El Mundo (Spain)07:05
Los jugadores irlandeses se plantearon boicotear el duelo. El portero Gavin Bazunu se negó a jugar Leer
- Polsat News (Poland)07:07
Piłkarska reprezentacja Irlandii wygrała 3:0 z Izraelem w niedzielnym meczu Ligi Narodów. Oprócz aspektów sportowych zainteresowanie wzbudziły przedmeczowe gesty irlandzkiego zespołu będące aktem sprzeciwu wobec działań państwa izraelskiego. Wcześniej irlandzki bramkarz Gavin Bazunu zadeklarował, że nie wystąpi w tym spotkaniu.
- ABC (Spain)07:11
La selección de la República de Irlanda endosó este domingo un contundente 0-3 a la de Israel en la ciudad húngara de Debrecen, el marco de la segunda jornada de la Liga de Naciones B y después de muchos días de tensión, debate y polémica por el posible boicot al choque de los futbolistas irlandeses como respuesta a la guerra de Gaza.El partido, disputado en terreno neutral debido a que Israel no puede albergar encuentros internacionales en su territorio por seguridad, estuvo marcado, más allá...
- Der Spiegel (Germany)07:14
Aus Protest gegen den Krieg in Gaza verzichtet die irische Nationalmannschaft gegen Israel auf die üblichen sportlichen Gesten. Zuvor stand ein Boykott im Raum. Der israelische Außenminister ist aufgebracht.
- Google News - Top Stories07:57
The story behind Israel vs Ireland: Bowed heads, black armbands and a one-man boycott The New York Times Republic of Ireland v Israel: FAI unclear over possible sanctions if game was not played bbc.com Israel captain: 'They hate us, we don't like them' RTE.ie Ireland players wear black armbands and refrain from handshakes in soccer game against Israel AP News Irish PM rejects antisemitism concerns in Ireland amid dramatic vote over boycotting Israel game foxnews.com
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)08:53
La vigilia aveva promesso un match turbolento: alcuni giocatori irlandesi aveva chiesto di non giocare, e addirittura uno aveva ottenuto l’esclusione dai convocati per la partita. La questione palestinese, infatti, è molto sentita in Irlanda, dove la popolazione, sin dal sorteggio nel girone con Israele, ha chiesto a gran voce il boicottaggio della gara. Alla […] L'articolo Lutto al braccio, testa china durante l’inno avversario e niente stretta di mano: l’Irlanda alza la voce contro Israele...
- DW Top Stories09:26
Ireland easily beat Israel in a Nations League fixture that 24 hours earlier appeared in doubt. One Irish player pulled out of the match to express his opposition to Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip.
- spiked-online.com09:36
Ireland is destroying itself at the altar of a demented hatred for Israel.
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)10:51
In wohl keinem anderen Land Europas sind die Kritik an Israel und die Unterstützung Palästinas so ausgeprägt wie in Irland. Das zeigt sich beim Länderspiel, das je nach Sichtweise eine „Farce“ oder eine „Ehre“ ist.
- Al Jazeera English11:10
Israeli football fans chant military slogans after defeat to Ireland
- Al Jazeera English11:43
Israeli fans directed monkey chants at Ireland's Adam Idah, who scored a goal in his team's 3-0 Nations League win.
- Le Figaro (France)11:49
Les joueurs irlandais ont multiplié les gestes de protestation, ce dimanche, lors de leur rencontre face aux Israéliens.
- Index.hr (Croatia)12:39
VIJEST su zasad prenijeli samo izraelski mediji.
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)12:55
Irci kažu da su igrali protiv genocida. Pobijedili su
- aol.co.uk13:58
Israel captain Manor Solomon has hit out at the Republic of Ireland after their 3-0 Nations League defeat, claiming: “Obviously they hate us. We don't like them.” The match was played against an intensely political backdrop, with Ireland's players wearing black armbands and bowing their heads during the Israeli national anthem. There were also no handshakes between the teams before kick-off. West Ham winger Solomon made the comments after Ireland produced a stunning first-half performance in...
- Index.hr (Croatia)14:57
PRIKUPLJAJU se dokazi.
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)16:08
Irski nogometni savez istražuje situaciju
- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)16:52
Predsjednik Irskog nogometnog saveza (FAI) Paul Cooke pohvalio je zrelost i hrabrost irskih igrača nakon nedjeljne kontroverzne utakmice Lige nacija protiv Izraela. Irska reprezentacija pobijedila je 3:0 na neutralnom terenu u Debrecenu u Mađarskoj, iako je njihov nastup bio pod velikim znakom pitan...
- Vecernji list (Croatia)17:36
Uoči utakmice, irski vratar Gavin Bazunu povukao se iz sastava u znak protesta, izjavivši na Instagramu da bi sudjelovanje u takvoj utakmici bilo pogrešno. "Moja se odluka temelji isključivo na uvjerenju da je ubijanje nevinih ljudi pogrešno. Moj stav nije usmjeren protiv izraelskog naroda ili židovske zajednice, već protiv zvjerstava u toj regiji."
Tue, 29 September 2026
3 reports- irishtimes.com05:00
Early Edition with Andrew McNair
- Al Jazeera English11:07
But the Irish football team can still redeem itself.
- Al Jazeera English15:33
Ireland played the first Nations League game despite unease among some players over Israel's genocidal war in Gaza.
Wed, 30 September 2026
4 reports- Al Jazeera English11:36
The Football Association of Ireland says the team will fulfil the second fixture despite public opposition.
- Channel News Asia13:43
- westmeathexaminer.ie16:45
Senior executives at the FAI, including CEO David Courell, President Paul Cooke, and Director of Football John Martin, appeared before an Oireachtas Committee today (Wednesday).
- Anadolu Agency (AA)23:18
Gavin Bazunu announced he would not take part in match, return fixture because of 'killing of innocent people'
Thu, 1 October 2026
7 reports- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)05:27UEFA mora objasniti svoje kriterije. Sada šute, a Srbiju nagradili nakon velikog skandala u Beogradu
"Ne igramo s genocidom, igramo protiv genocida", neumjesnim izletom u političke vode irski izbornik Heimir Hallgrimsson je prilikom okupljanja reprezentacije pogledao ususret utakmici s Izraelom. Nakon press-konferencije, koja je podignula prašinu i izazvala burne reakcije u Tel Avivu, Hallgrimsson...
- Channel News Asia19:35
- Channel News Asia19:35
- tportal (Croatia)20:14
Utakmica Irske i Austrije u Ligi nacija na nekoliko je minuta potpuno pala u drugi plan. U 21. minuti dvoboja u Dublinu na travnjak Aviva stadiona poletjele su teniske loptice s palestinskim zastavama, sudac je zaustavio igru, a novi prosvjed povezan s predstojećom utakmicom Irske i Izraela još je jednom pokazao koliko je situacija oko irske reprezentacije posljednjih dana napeta.
- Al Jazeera English21:14
Republic of Ireland's game halted by tennis balls thrown and invader with Palestine flags amid Israel boycott demand.
- Le Figaro (France)21:35
Le match de football de Ligue des Nations opposant l’Irlande à l’Autriche à la Dublin Arena jeudi a été brièvement interrompu à deux reprises par des actions de soutien aux Palestiniens.
- 24sata (Croatia)21:42
Kaos u Dublinu: navijači teniskim lopticama i upadom prekinuli Irska-Austrija zbog prosvjeda protiv utakmice s Izraelom. Uefa sprema kazne
Fri, 2 October 2026
2 reports- Euronews05:50
Around 200 protesters gathered near Dublin’s Aviva Stadium, calling on Ireland to boycott its upcoming Nations League match against Israel
- Al Jazeera English10:35
Protesters interrupted Ireland’s match against Austria with tennis balls and Palestine flags.
Sat, 3 October 2026
10 reports- Channel News Asia11:35
- Channel News Asia11:35
- Le Figaro (France)13:28
La sélection irlandaise, qui affronte Israël dimanche, a mis un terme à une conférence de presse en raison des questions autour du conflit-israélo-palestinien.
- Libération (France)13:53
Après un premier match tendu que les Irlandais ont un temps voulu boycotter en raison de la situation dans l’enclave palestinienne, les deux équipes s’affrontent à nouveau ce dimanche en Serbie dans un lourd climat géopolitique.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)15:12
Spannungen gab es vor dem Nations-League-Spiel Irland gegen Israel ohnehin schon. Doch bei einer Pressekonferenz mit dem irischen Fußball-Nationaltrainer Hallgrímsson eskalierte der Streit.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)15:12
Spannungen gab es vor dem Nations-League-Spiel Irland gegen Israel ohnehin schon. Doch bei einer Pressekonferenz mit dem irischen Fußball-Nationaltrainer Hallgrímsson eskalierte der Streit.
- ABC (Spain)15:13
La tensión entre la selección de fútbol de la República de Irlanda e Israel no se ha relajado tras el choque de hace apenas una semana, en el que los europeos no solo golearon sino que hicieron varios gestos públicos con el objetivo de condenar la actuación del gobierno israelí en Gaza . En la previa del siguiente duelo entre ambos equipos, que tendrá lugar este domingo en Serbia, las acusaciones de racismo por parte de la prensa israelí desembocaron en un abrupto final de la rueda de prensa...
- Die Zeit (Germany)16:04
Eine Pressekonferenz der irischen Mannschaft vor dem Spiel gegen Israel ist eskaliert. Nach einen Streit mit Journalisten brach die Delegation das Gespräch ab.
- Al Jazeera English16:16
Israeli reporters’ ‘verbal attack’ cuts short Ireland press conference
- La Repubblica (Italy)17:46
Prima un’altra domanda extra-campo sul dirottamento dell’aereo FlyDubai. Domani la partita in campo neutro a Backa Topola, Serbia
Sun, 4 October 2026
8 reports- Anadolu Agency (AA)02:29
FAI rejects Israeli journalist's allegation that Irish players racially abused opponents as 'completely untrue'
- Index.hr (Croatia)09:35
PRESICA irske reprezentacije prekinuta je nakon što je izraelski novinar optužio irske igrače za rasizam.
- Le Figaro (France)14:46
Les joueurs de la sélection israélienne évolueront ce dimanche avec un brassard en mémoire des massacres du 7-Octobre.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)16:12
Boykottaufrufe, gesenkte Köpfe bei der Hymne, ein eskalierter Pressetermin: Irlands Fußballduell mit Israel ist brisant, denn im Nahostkonflikt positionieren sich die Iren aufseiten der Palästinenser.
- Index.hr (Croatia)19:44
NASTAVAK napetosti između Iraca i Izraelaca.
- Al Jazeera English21:30
Republic of Ireland football players again wear black armbands and refuse handshakes with Israel in UEFA Nations League.
- Channel News Asia22:29
- Al Jazeera English23:52
Ireland manager says 'disciplinary committee will look at' allegations Israel player spat at one of his coaching staff.
Mon, 5 October 2026
11 reports- Al Jazeera English02:28
Ireland and Israel drew 1-1 in a second ill-tempered Nations League match.
- theshillongtimes.com03:15
- tportal (Croatia)08:54
Političke napetosti ponovno su obilježile susret Irske i Izraela. Irski igrači stajali su pognutih glava tijekom izraelske himne, a izostalo je i rukovanje dvojice kapetana.
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)09:16
Na neutralnom terenu u Srbiji odigrali su 1-1
- presstv.co.uk09:45
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)10:20
Die Uefa müsse eingreifen und etwas unternehmen, fordert der irische Nationaltrainer Hallgrimsson nach dem Rückspiel in der Nations League.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)11:05
Ireland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson says incident will be considered by disciplinary committee
- Anadolu Agency (AA)11:05
Ireland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson says incident will be considered by disciplinary committee
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)12:10
Nemmeno giocare in campo neutro in Serbia, senza pubblico, è bastato. Anche il secondo round di Nations League fra Irlanda e Israele, terminato 1-1, è stato all’insegna di un clima teso, in campo e non solo. All’intervallo le due squadre sono venute a contatto e, stando all'”Irish Times”, il preparatore atletico degli irlandesi, Damien Doyle, […] L'articolo La nazionale di Israele fa infuriare gli irlandesi: “Un loro calciatore mi ha sputato”. Il ct: “Volevano intimidirci già dall’inizio”...
- Al Jazeera English15:28
Spitting allegations, no handshakes, and bowed heads headlined the second Nations League fixture.
- La Repubblica (Italy)15:53
Il match di Nations League è stato un altro incontro dai nervi tesi. Il ct irlandese Hallgrímsson: «L’Uefa non dovrebbe più farci giocare contro di loro»
Tue, 6 October 2026
3 reports- Al Jazeera English10:15edited after publishing
previously
UEFA to investigate spitting incident at Ireland–Israel football matchAn Israeli player is accused of spitting on an Irish coach as the teams returned to their dressing rooms at half-time.
- Channel News Asia10:28
- Anadolu Agency (AA)17:22
Incident allegedly involving Ireland staff member Damien Doyle occurred at halftime of Nations League draw in Serbia
Tue, 13 October 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)04:52
Israeli Foreign Ministry lashes out after Dutch city upholds ban on Hapoel Be'er Sheva supporters attending Europa League match over security concerns
Thu, 15 October 2026
1 report- NYT World18:18
A leader of the Jewish community in Ireland said a hotel canceled a deal for 70 rooms when it learned they were reserved for guests attending the international forum.
Sun, 18 October 2026
1 report- Al Jazeera English07:05
European condemnation is mounting, but Israel’s election offers little prospect of a material change for Palestinians.