Sports October 4, 2026 at 10:51 PM

Hallgrimsson says Israel 'tried to intimidate' Republic of Ireland amid spitting row

BBC Sport

Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson says he felt Israel were "trying to intimidate" his team amid allegations of spitting during Sunday's Nations League draw.

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