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Ireland-Israel Nations League Tensions: Spat at Spitting Claim, No Handshake, Bowed Heads
The Ireland-Israel Nations League return leg ended 1-1 at a neutral venue in Serbia, but the match was overshadowed by allegations that an Israeli player spat at an Irish coach, Ireland's refusal to shake hands, black armbands honouring Gaza victims and bowed heads during Israel's anthem. Ireland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said he was "extremely glad this is over" and questioned whether UEFA should keep drawing the teams together.