Ireland and Israel draw 1-1 amid political tension and spitting allegation
Ireland and Israel drew 1-1 in their second UEFA Nations League meeting on Sunday, ending a fortnight in which the football was overshadowed by political tension. The match was played behind closed doors in Serbia after pressure on the fixtures had grown in the days before kickoff. Tempers also flared on the pitch, with an allegation emerging that an Israeli player spat at an Irish coach after the interval.Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson said he was aware of the allegation but declined to go into detail after the match. He said the matter would be examined by a disciplinary committee, adding... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 01:30 LONDON
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