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During the Duel with Israel: Irish Coach Is Said to Have Been Spat At

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Irish athletics coach is said to have been spat at Israel during the break of the duel. Head coach Hallgrimsson wants "no more games against Israel".

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The Irish side has complained that an Israeli player spat at a member of the staff and is asking UEFA to prevent the two teams from facing each other in the future.

·Marousi, Greece
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Irish athletics coach is said to have been spat at Israel during the break of the duel. Head coach Hallgrimsson wants "no more games against Israel".

·Vienna, Austria
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Heimir Hallgrimsson (59), Ireland's selector, complained at the press conference about an alleged non-sporting gesture by an Israeli player, who would have spit in the direction of the host staff at the break of the match.

The tension was evident before, during and after the game, while the Irish side is now also reporting an incident of spitting on a member of their coaching staff.

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Kurier broke the news in Vienna, Austria on Monday, October 5, 2026.
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