Spitting allegations as Ireland and Israel fight out ill-tempered draw

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: October 5, 2026Country: Ireland

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Spitting allegations as Ireland and Israel fight out ill-tempered draw

Ireland and Israel drew 1-1 in a tense Nations League match. Ireland refused to shake hands with Israel and wore armbands during the game. Spitting allegations emerged following the match amid heightened tensions between the two teams.

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