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Israel face spitting allegation as Ireland manager 'delighted' games are over

Original: Israel face spitting allegation as Ireland boss ‘delighted’ games are over | Football | Al Jazeera https://www. aljazeer

Israeli football is facing a spitting allegation arising from its World Cup qualifying ties against Ireland, according to Irish media reports cited by Al Jazeera. Ireland's manager said he was 'delighted' the two-game series was over, and the allegation is expected to draw scrutiny from UEFA as tempers flared between the teams.

Why now: The spitting allegation and heated comments from the Ireland manager have stirred controversy around the World Cup qualifying fixtures between Israel and Ireland.

Israel national football teamIreland national football teamDamien DuffUEFAAl Jazeera

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• Israel face spitting allegation as Ireland boss ‘delighted’ games are over | Football | Al Jazeera https://www. aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/4 /israel-face-spitting-allegation-as-ireland-boss-delighted-ties-after-over "Irish media reported that one of Ireland’s coaches, Damien… · Miro_Collas@masto.ai · 1

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