Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson says he is "delighted" this most trying of international windows is over and hopes "no national team to go through what we have gone through over the last two weeks".
Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson stated that no national team should endure the turmoil his squad experienced over the past two weeks following a behind-closed-doors 1-1 draw against Israel in Backa Topola, Serbia. The international window concluded with five points from four games amid boycotts and off-pitch political tensions surrounding the Israel-Gaza conflict.
Goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu withdrew from the matches against Israel, while midfielder Finn Azaz was left out due to the mental toll caused by his family links to Israel. Additionally, the Football Association of Ireland denied allegations of player misconduct while investigating racist abuse directed at Irish players by spectators in Debrecen.
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