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The decency and calmness of the Republic of Ireland manager was a constant over the past fortnight despite relentless criticism from sections of the Irish and Israeli media.
The extended international break is finally over and given the discourse surrounding the Republic of Ireland’s two friendlies against Israel, the end hasn’t come too soon.
Heimir Hallgrímsson’s plea to keep Ireland and Israel apart from each other in draws is likely to be unheeded by Uefa.
Finn Azaz will be continuing his Ireland career, allaying fears the Israel controversy was hurtling him towards international retirement at just 26.
While the Israeli media praised the national team’s performance in the 1-1 draw against Ireland in Serbia as a marked improvement over the 3-0 defeat a week ago, once again much of the coverage focused on the charged atmosphere surrounding the game.
BACKA TOPOLA, Serbia, Oct 4 : Tempers flared again as Ireland and Israel drew 1-1 on Sunday in the second of their two UEFA Nations League meetings, concluding a fortnight dominated as much by political tensions as football.
“Political or non-related questions about the football match will not be entertained,” stated Uefa’s head of communications Brian Orsini before Heimir Hallgrímsson’s press conference after Ireland’s 1-1 draw in Backa Topola against Israel. The Uefa official flew into Serbia following heated scenes at the Irish press conference on Saturday.