Sports Channel Reporter Attacked at Ireland Press Conference
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- Reporter attacked at Ireland team press conference.
- Reporter asked about alleged racist remarks by Irish players.
- Microphone taken by force, ending the conference.
- Irish spokesperson denied allegations.
- Team also refused to answer question on plane hijacking.
A reporter for Israel's Sports Channel was physically accosted during a press conference for the Irish national football team ahead of their match against Israel. The incident occurred when the reporter attempted to ask a question regarding alleged racist remarks made by Irish players, who reportedly called Israeli players "monkeys." As the reporter posed his question, a member of the Irish team's staff forcibly took his microphone, leading to the abrupt end of the press conference. The team's spokesperson vehemently denied the allegations, stating, "That is completely untrue." Earlier in the press conference, the Irish team had refused to answer a question about a plane hijacking from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The reporter who was attacked is the Sports Channel's correspondent in Serbia.
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