Israel face spitting allegation as Ireland boss ‘delighted’ ties after over

Ireland manager says ‘disciplinary committee will look at’ allegations that Israeli player spat at one of his coaching staff.Published On 4 Oct 20264 Oct 2026Tempers flared ‌again as Ireland and Israel drew 1-1 on Sunday in the second of their two UEFA Nations ⁠League meetings, concluding a fortnight ⁠dominated as much by political tensions as football.Ireland had faced calls from some supporters and politicians to boycott the fixtures before beating Israel 3-0 behind closed doors in Hungary in their first meeting ⁠a week ago.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4‘Everyone knew’: Canada boss Marsch wants Man City relegated for breacheslist 2 of 4Cristiano Ronaldo can return to Portugal team if he wants, says Jesuslist 3 of 4Amid teen triumph and organisational chaos, Asian Games close in Japanlist 4 of 4FC Barcelona accused of corruption in Negreira case: All you need to knowend of list“I’m absolutely delighted this is finished,” Ireland’s Icelandic coach Heimir Hallgrimsson told reporters.“It’s taken a toll out of us all. I’ve given so much credit to the players. They have been absolutely amazing in tough times, and I ⁠wish no national team to go through what we have gone ...