Sports · Middle East

Hallgrimsson spoke to players individually about Israel games

Head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson says he spoke to players in his Republic of Ireland squad individually about the prospect of facing Israel, adding "none of us feel comfortable playing in these games".

17 September 2026Live

Sources

BBC Sport. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cm5y5v9ndg9qo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson says he spoke to players in his Republic of Ireland squad individually about the prospect of facing Israel, adding "none of us feel comfortable playing in these games".

Same desk

English cricket club has points deduction after pitch damaged by heat and filming17 September 2026
Ainsworth makes first Scotland start as Bonar returns on bench17 September 2026
Leicestershire facing relegation over pitch penalty, and more: County Championship cricket, day three – live17 September 2026