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Ireland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said Israel were "trying to intimidate" his team after a staff member accused an Israeli player of spitting at him during Sunday's tense 1-1 UEFA Nations League draw.
UEFA has launched an urgent disciplinary investigation into incidents at the Ireland-Israel Nations League match, including spitting on an Irish staff member and the expulsion of Israeli journalists from media centres.
The Football Association of Ireland cut short a press conference ahead of Sunday's Nations League match against Israel after Israeli journalists attempted to draw the Irish coaching staff into fabricated racism claims and an unrelated airline incident.
Ireland's football team refused to shake hands with Israeli players, bowed during Israel's anthem and wore black armbands for Gaza's killed ahead of their UEFA Nations League match.
Dutch public broadcaster NPO says the Netherlands will return to Eurovision next year, after AVROTROS withdrew over Israel's participation amid the genocide in Gaza.
Spain announces it will withdraw from Eurovision 2027 if Israel is allowed to compete, following similar decisions by Ireland and the Netherlands amid growing opposition to Israel's inclusion.
