Ireland's coach press conference canceled over Israeli journalists
The Irish Football Association canceled the press conference of coach Hæmir Hælgrímsson before the match against Israel, following a dispute between federation officials and Israeli media over allegations of racism and an attempt to hijack a plane. In response, the Israeli journalists refused to leave the room, leading to heightened tensions, and the conference was prematurely ended, with discussions resuming only with the Irish media. The authorities are moving forward with an investigation into the claims of racist abuse faced by players Adam Eida and James Abankwah in a previous match.
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