Ireland manager backed by PM in Israel dispute
Ireland's football manager, Heimir Hallgrímsson, faced criticism after making comments referencing playing against "genocide" in Gaza, drawing condemnation from Israel's football federation. Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin supported Hallgrímsson, calling the remarks unacceptable. The controversy occurred amid protests and security concerns over upcoming matches against Israel, with Ireland considering match relocations and facing calls for a boycott.
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