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Israel FA comments on Hallgrimsson 'unacceptable' - Irish taoiseach Martin

Ireland leader Micheal Martin has described an online post from the Israel Football Association directed at Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson as entirely unbefitting and deserving of immediate retraction. The governing body had issued harsh criticisms targeting the head coach following remarks he made regarding upcoming UEFA Nations League matches between the two squads.

The fixtures are scheduled to take place at neutral sites in Debrecen and Backa Topola amid ongoing local demonstrations and calls from sports activists urging a withdrawal from the games due to the Gaza conflict.