Israel FA condemns Ireland manager over genocide comments

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Sept, 14:52

Israel's Football Association has reacted angrily to comments by Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson about genocide.

Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson said his team will be 'playing against genocide' ahead of upcoming matches against Israel. The Israel Football Association responded with a statement calling the comments 'hypocrisy and stupidity' and describing them as stupid.

How it is being reported

• Israel row erupts as their FA hit back and call Ireland boss 'stupid' in angry statementMirror Sport · 22 Sept, 08:26
• Israel accuse Ireland manager of ‘hypocrisy and stupidity’ over ‘genocide’ commentsIndependent Sport · 22 Sept, 07:22

In this story: Heimir Hallgrimsson · Israel Football Association · Republic of Ireland · Israel

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