Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson has accused Israel of attempting to intimidate his team during Sunday’s Nations League match, which ended in a draw.
Hallgrimsson made the comments amid allegations that spitting occurred during the game. He said he felt Israel were trying to unsettle or intimidate the Republic of Ireland players during the encounter.
The coach’s remarks relate to conduct during the match and the circumstances surrounding the alleged spitting incident. No further details about the allegations or any disciplinary response are provided in the available material.
The latest known position is that the match finished level and that Hallgrimsson has publicly expressed his view about Israel’s conduct. Any subsequent investigation or action concerning the allegations has not been specified.
