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Hallgrimsson and Ben-Shimon address spitting allegations

Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson and Israel boss Ran Ben-Shimon address allegations of an incident that occurred at half-time during their sides' 1-1 Nations League draw in Serbia.

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 10:51 PM
Hallgrimsson and Ben-Shimon address spitting allegations
Key Things to Know
  • Managers Heimir Hallgrimsson and Ran Ben-Shimon addressed spitting allegations after a 1-1 Nations League draw.
  • The international match between the Republic of Ireland and Israel took place in Serbia.
  • The alleged incident reportedly occurred between the teams at half-time.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson and Israel manager Ran Ben-Shimon have addressed allegations of an incident that took place at half-time during their teams' 1-1 UEFA Nations League draw. The match between the two sides was held at a neutral venue in Serbia.

Both managers responded to the reported spitting allegations following the conclusion of the contest. The fixture concluded level after each side scored a goal during the international encounter.

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