Israeli reporter’s ‘verbal attack’ ends Ireland football news conference

Israeli journalists asked coach Hallgrimsson about the Flydubai attack and alleged racist abuse by Ireland’s players.Published On 3 Oct 20263 Oct 2026Members of an Israeli media contingent heckled Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson’s news conference prior to the UEFA Nations League football match, causing it to end abruptly amid growing political tensions and protests against the fixture.During the media event on Saturday, an Israeli journalist asked Hallgrimsson about his views on an incident onboard a Flydubai flight to Israel earlier this week.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4FC Barcelona accused of corruption in Negreira case: All you need to knowlist 2 of 4Man City whistleblower Pinto says he ‘received death threats’ over leakslist 3 of 4Turkish court detains football refereeing chief pending corruption triallist 4 of 4Manchester City appeal Premier League financial breach rulingend of listAccording to the prosecutor general of the United Arab Emirates, the Flydubai co-pilot “attempted to carry out a terrorist act”, using an axe against the pilot to take over the aircraft’s controls.The plane carrying 174 passengers was on its way from the Dubai in...