Heimir Hallgrímsson says Ireland are ‘playing against genocide’ in Israel clash
The Ireland manager made the remark after he named his squad for the upcoming Uefa Nations League games.
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Two of Heimir Hallgrímsson’s call-ups have suffered the same bizarre fate, making them doubts for Ireland
The Ireland manager may be forced into changes to his squad after the unusual occurrence.
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Uefa defend draw policy after Ireland request as Israel FA dismiss FAI comments
Israel FA: ‘We long ago stopped getting worked up over statements detached from reality'
Cardiff beat Charlton to record first win of the season
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RTÉ confirm approach to covering controversial Nations League games against Israel
The national broadcaster’s contract with Uefa means they have to broadcast all of Ireland’s Nations League matches.
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Former Irish League teenager receives maiden Northern Ireland U21 call-up
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Inside the venue for Ireland’s most controversial game
The Irish Independent visited the rural town in Serbia that is playing host to Ireland’s ‘home’ game against Israel
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The Irish Independent visited the rural town in Serbia that is playing host to Ireland’s ‘home’ game against Israel
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JJ Gabriel denied release by Manchester United but Barcelona target could still leave
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FAI boss believes Israel games leave him in a lose-lose situation: ‘I have to do my job'
David Courell says Irish football should never have been left to face an impossible situation
Michael O'Neill has no right to assume Ceadach O'Neill's bloodline – and neither do we
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Uefa issued ‘very clear’ response to FAI request to be kept apart from Israel in future draws
Ireland were drawn with Israel in the upcoming Nations League campaign.
Euro 2028 hosting rights threat ‘never made’ over debate on Nations League games against Israel
FAI chief David Courell says Uefa did not threaten to strip Ireland of Euro 2028 hosting rights.
FAI chief slams 'harassment’ by ‘extreme members of the public’ over Israel games
Ireland’s upcoming Nations League games against Israel have led to widespread protests.
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Former Everton manager Brian Sorensen named as new Ireland assistant coach
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‘You will be remembered’ - Singer-songwriter Aaron Rowe sends message to Irish footballers ahead of Israel fixtures
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Glentoran set sights on former Northern Ireland manager to take charge at Oval
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What is mandatory and what is not around Ireland’s Nations League games against Israel
Flags, anthems, player handshakes, pre-match functions and sponsorship are among the issues under the microscope over the next couple of weeks.
Uefa reject FAI's request for Ireland to be kept apart from Israel in future competition draws
FAI CEO David Courell said request turned down ‘because Ireland and Israel have never been in direct conflict'
Michael O'Neill clear Irish League stars need to be 'realistic' about Northern Ireland chances
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Michael O'Neill praises 'very likeable' Northern Ireland teen for handling 'situation not created by us'
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Academy Duo in Irish U19s Squad
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Heimir Hallgrímsson’s invite to Seamus Coleman as Everton legend continues club search
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O'Shea Handed Irish Captaincy For Controversial Nations League Fixtures
Blues skipper Dara O'Shea will captain the Republic of Ireland during their UEFA Nations League games, manager Heimir Hallgrimsson has announced.
Martin O'Neill sent Celtic job warning after 'snapping' in interview as key correction issued
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Heimir Hallgrímsson walks a tightrope at conference, with media's focus far from football
Ireland camp navigating tense atmosphere as controversial fixtures loom
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Rory Finneran drops from the senior Ireland squad to Under-21s before England qualifier
Some Ireland players ‘feel really uncomfortable' about Israel matches, says Hallgrímsson
Séamus Coleman overlooked for selection but earmarked for future coaching role
Gavin Cooney: Why I won't be joining media boycott of Ireland's games against Israel
Staging of these games is wrong but there is nothing additional to be gained by the media refusing to cover them
Irish football club cancels event hosted by manosphere influencer exposed in Louis Theroux doc
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Eamon Dunphy column: Don't blame the Ireland players for the Israel games - UEFA should be ashamed
The responsibility for this farce lies with UEFA and the people who decide where the boundaries of football's values lie.
‘They are keen to get him in to stop losing him to Ireland’ — Bohs winger Markuss Strods on brink of senior Latvia debut
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