Israel 'tried to intimidate' Irish amid spitting row - Hallgrimsson
Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson says he felt Israel were "trying to intimidate" his team amid allegations of spitting during Sunday's Nations League draw.
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"I felt like they were trying to intimidate us from kick-off but I give a lot of credit to the players to stay calm."
— Heimir Hallgrimsson , Executive
"I didn't see anything. When I get the chance to check I will get back to you."
— Ran Ben-Shimon , Athlete
"Come on, come on. We don't do it. We just don't do it, we are not men like this."
— Ran Ben-Shimon , Athlete
Key People
Adam Idah is a Republic of Ireland footballer playing for Swansea City.
Damien Doyle is the head of athletic performance for the Republic of Ireland national football team.
Heimir Hallgrimsson is the head coach of the Republic of Ireland national football team.
Jayson Molumby is a midfielder for the Republic of Ireland national football team.
Ran Ben-Shimon is the head coach of the Israel national football team.
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Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson says he felt Israel were "trying to intimidate" his team amid allegations of spitting during Sunday's Nations League draw.
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