Irish Coach's Pre‑Match Press Briefing Cut Short After Heated Exchange With Israeli Reporters
The pre‑match press briefing for Heimir Hallgrimsson, the head coach of the Republic of Ireland, was abruptly halted on the eve of Sunday's encounter with Israel, which is being staged in Serbia. The sudden end came after a confrontational dialogue with a journalist representing the Israeli media, creating a tense atmosphere that left the conference unfinished.
According to eyewitness accounts, …
Oct. 3, 2026, 4:47 p.m.