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Hallgrímsson urges Uefa to separate Ireland and Israel
Ireland manager calls for Uefa to keep teams apart after tense Nations League draw.
In brief
Ireland manager calls for Uefa to keep teams apart after tense Nations League draw. Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson urged Uefa to prevent future matches between Ireland and Israel following a bad-tempered draw in Serbia. Originally reported by the Guardian.
Tensions flare in Ireland-Israel match
Ireland’s Jayson Molumby and Jason Knight argued with Eli Dasa and Oscar Gloukh of Israel as tensions spilled over during the Nations League fixture.
Hallgrímsson calls for Uefa separation
Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson urged Uefa to keep his team away from Israel in future draws after a tough Nations League match.
Half-time confrontation
A member of Hallgrímsson’s backroom staff alleged an Israeli player spat at him after a half-time clash, which he said should be handled by Uefa’s disciplinary committee.
Match result and context
Troy Parrott scored a first-half penalty for Ireland, but Dor Peretz equalized two minutes after the restart in a 1-1 draw at TSC Arena in Backa Topola, Serbia.
Armbands and respect
Ireland players wore black armbands during the Israeli national anthem, and goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher avoided shaking hands with Israel captain Dor Peretz.
Neutral venue decision
The Football Association of Ireland moved the match to a neutral venue in June due to calls for a boycott over Israel’s actions in Gaza, with no fans present.
What happens next
Uefa is expected to step in to prevent future Ireland-Israel matches following the manager’s call for separation after a tense Nations League draw.
Here's the gist
Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson urged Uefa to prevent future matches between Ireland and Israel following a bad-tempered draw in Serbia.
