Ireland's PM Condemns Israel FA Remarks Over Hallgrimsson
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Irish prime minister Micheál Martin condemned the Israel Football Association's remarks about Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson as unacceptable and called for their withdrawal, as the two teams are set to meet twice in the Nations League amid the Gaza war context and Hallgrimsson's genocide remark.
- Micheal Martin: Israel FA comments on Heimir Hallgrimsson 'unacceptable' BBC
- Israel FA says Republic of Ireland coach has ‘stupidity, ignorance and hypocrisy’ after genocide comments The New York Times
- Irish athletes sign open letter urging national soccer team to boycott Israel matches CBS News
- 'No cure for stupidity': Israel's Football Association blasts Irish coach's calls to boycott match The Jerusalem Post
- UEFA defends draw policy after Ireland request, Israel dismisses FAI comments Reuters
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