# Israel face spitting allegation as Ireland boss ‘delighted’ ties are over

https://mins.news/en/item/85746

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-04 23:52 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/4/israel-face-spitting-allegation-as-ireland-boss-delighted-ties-after-over?traffic_source=rss

> Ireland and Israel drew 1-1 in their second UEFA Nations League meeting, amid tensions linked to the war in Gaza. Ireland coach Damien Doyle reportedly accused an Israeli player of spitting at him, while manager Heimir Hallgrimsson said a disciplinary committee would examine the allegation. There were no pre-match handshakes, and Ireland wore black armbands.

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