Republic of Ireland will play second Israel game - Hallgrimsson
Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson says the team's second Uefa Nations League game against Israel will go ahead as planned.
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Notable Quotes
"The FAI has said we are playing both games. That was our intention when we came into the camp and it is still our intention."
— Heimir Hallgrimsson , Executive
"I must focus on football. I will let others think about security and those things."
— Heimir Hallgrimsson , Executive
"There's been a lot of lies said around all of this, but we welcome him back and he's taken part, amazing."
— Heimir Hallgrimsson , Executive
"He's been one of the persons I admire the most in how he conducted himself."
— Heimir Hallgrimsson , Executive
Key People
David Courell is the chief executive of the Football Association of Ireland (FAI).
Finn Azaz is a midfielder for the Republic of Ireland national football team.
Gavin Bazunu is a goalkeeper for the Republic of Ireland national football team.
Heimir Hallgrimsson is the head coach of the Republic of Ireland national football team.
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Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson says the team's second Uefa Nations League game against Israel will go ahead as planned.
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