# Israel 'tried to intimidate' Irish amid spitting row - Hallgrimsson 

- Published: 2026-10-04T22:51:49Z
- Updated: 2026-10-05T06:01:49Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cw4g14eg5p22o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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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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