Israel boss shuns politics before Republic of Ireland clash

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2026-10-03

Backa Topola, Serbia (PA Media/dpa) - Israel boss Ran Ben-Shimon insisted he is "not dealing with any politics" ahead of his side's behind-closed-doors Nations League meeting with the Republic of Ireland in Serbia on Sunday. Republic manager Heimir Hallgrimsson's press conference on Saturday morning in Backa Topola ended abruptly following a confrontational conclusion, after an Israeli journalist accused Irish players of calling their opponents "......

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