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Uefa Investigates Spitting Accusation
Uefa opens probe after Republic of Ireland claims Israel player spat at them during Nations League match.
In brief
Uefa opens probe after Republic of Ireland claims Israel player spat at them during Nations League match. Uefa launched an investigation into a half-time spitting accusation between Republic of Ireland and Israel in a Nations League game after the Irish team reported being spat at. Originally reported by BBC Sport.
Uefa investigation
Uefa confirmed it is investigating the half-time incident during Sunday's Nations League game between Republic of Ireland and Israel after an accusation of spitting.
Spitting accusation
Republic of Ireland head of athletic performance Damien Doyle alleged he had been spat at by an Israel player during the match.
Hallgrimsson's statement
Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson confirmed there was an 'accusation of spitting' during the fracas and said Israel 'were trying to intimidate us from kick-off'.
Israel coach's response
Israel head coach Ran Ben-Shimon stated he did not see anything during the half-time incident and was in his room with his staff.
Uefa's disciplinary action
Uefa appointed an Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector to conduct a disciplinary investigation into potential misconduct by players from the Republic of Ireland and Israel.
The bottom line
Uefa launched an investigation into a half-time spitting accusation between Republic of Ireland and Israel in a Nations League game after the Irish team reported being spat at.
