# Ireland manager Hallgrimsson on learning from mistakes

> Ireland manager Hallgrimsson says FAI will learn from Israel game fallout.
- Title: Ireland manager Hallgrimsson on learning from mistakes
- Summary: Ireland manager Hallgrimsson says FAI will learn from Israel game fallout. Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson stated the FAI will learn from…
- Keywords: heimir hallgrimsson, ireland, faire, israel, gaza, nations league, football, sports, manager, Hallgrimsson, learning, mistakes
- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c6lyey3np07qo
- Published: 2026-10-01T06:59:23.113+00:00
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- Topics: heimir hallgrimsson, ireland, faire, israel, gaza, nations league, football, sports
## Hallgrimsson after Israel game
Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson cut an almost frustrated figure after fielding questions before Thursday's Nations League Group B3 game against Austria at Dublin's Aviva Stadium.
## Israel game fallout
Players voted to fulfil Israel fixtures after goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu made himself unavailable, with protests continuing this week over the Israel-Gaza war.
## Stop The Game campaign
The 'Stop The Game' campaign, organised by Irish Sport for Palestine, issued an open letter calling for a boycott of Sunday's game in Backa Topola due to the Israel-Gaza war.
## FAI under fire
The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) faced criticism for handling the Israel game saga, with board members appearing before the Oireachtas Sports Committee in Dublin on Wednesday.
## Hallgrimsson's comments
Hallgrimsson said the FAI would learn from these events, stating they might look back and think 'we should have done this or said this' but in real time, decisions are often wrong.
## Hallgrimsson on politics
Hallgrimsson admitted he is not an expert in politics and that the Israel game controversy has been a learning experience for him as a coach and leader.
## Key takeaway

Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson stated the FAI will learn from mistakes made during the Israel game controversy.