‘It’s not going to be a friendly’ — Heimir Hallgrimsson braced for Israeli backlash but buoyed by Irish support
4 sources·Updated October 3, 2026
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- BBC Football·1d agoRepublic of Ireland news conference ends abruptly amid accusations
Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson's pre-match news conference ends abruptly as accusations are levelled at his players.
Read at BBC Football → - Irish Times Sport·1d ago‘This is not going to be a friendly’: Heimir Hallgrímsson sets tone ahead of Israel rematch
Irish football’s hardest week since Saipan will reach a conclusion of sorts in a little-known Serbian town
Read at Irish Times Sport → - Irish Independent Life·2d ago‘It’s not going to be a friendly’ — Heimir Hallgrimsson braced for Israeli backlash but buoyed by Irish supportRead at Irish Independent Life →
- Irish Examiner Sport·2d ago'There’s more at stake for all of us': Hallgrimsson rallies Ireland charges as Backa Topola awaits
Handshakes will again by avoided by the Irish, along with that symbolic gesture of bowing their heads during the Israeli national anthem.
Read at Irish Examiner Sport →