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Hallgrímsson calls on Uefa to keep Ireland and Israel apart in future after bad-tempered draw

Troy Parrott’s first-half penalty for Ireland was cancelled out by Israel’s Dor Peretz in a 1-1 draw but tensions spilled over between the sides at various points

The Guardian - UK · 14h ago

Republic of Ireland held by Israel in tense Nations League affair marred by off-field controversy

Off-field politics had heightened tensions ahead of second encounter in as many weeks

Evening Standard · 14h ago

Ireland soccer players again wear black armbands and refuse handshakes with Israel team

Ireland players have again worn black armbands and bowed their heads during the Israeli national anthem before the teams’ second Nations League soccer match

The Independent UK · 16h ago

Ireland soccer team urged to abandon Israel game amid protests

The game was moved to a neutral venue in Serbia and behind closed doors by the Football Association of Ireland.

Evening Standard · Oct 1

Ireland football board urged to resign over ‘shambolic’ handling of Israel games

Republic of Ireland opted to play their game against Israel on Sunday, and the two sides are due to face each other again this weekend

The Independent UK · Sep 29

Irish football chief defends controversial decision to play against Israel: ‘We’ve handled the week quite well’

Ireland opted to go ahead with their match against Israel on Sunday following a player vote

The Independent UK · Sep 28

Liam Scales and his Ireland teammates are easy targets, but the wrong ones

Celtic's Liam Scales and his Ireland teammates are easy targets, but the wrong ones

The National (Scotland) · Sep 28

Racism allegation by Israel fans towards Ireland’s Adam Idah will not be investigated

Uefa confirmed that an investigation into the incident could not take place as protocols were not followed correctly

The Independent UK · Sep 28

Ireland Beats Israel 3-0 in UEFA Match as Players Wear Black Armbands and Bow Heads During National Anthem

Ireland defeated Israel 3-0 in Debrecen after Gavin Bazunu withdrew over personal beliefs and his teammates staged pre-match gestures linked to the conflict in Gaza.

International Business Times UK · Sep 28

Republic of Ireland put controversy aside to earn impressive win over Israel

First-half goals from Troy Parrott, Adam Idah and Jack Moylan gave Ireland a 3-0 win against Israel in a near-empty stadium in Debrecen

The Guardian - UK · Sep 27