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Irish PM Backs Soccer Coach After Israeli Federation Slams 'Stupidity'

How 2 Israeli newsrooms (in English, fr) covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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First reported by i24NEWS French · 4 hours ago

What happened

Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin defended national soccer manager Heimir Hallgrimsson after the Israel Football Association accused him of "stupidity, ignorance and hypocrisy" over comments linking the Gaza war to upcoming matches. The dispute highlights broader controversy in Ireland over the fixtures, with protests and calls for a boycott.

  • 01Irish PM Martin calls Israeli soccer federation's remarks 'unacceptable'.
  • 02Manager Hallgrimsson commented on Gaza war ahead of matches vs. Israel.
  • 03Israel FA accused Hallgrimsson of 'stupidity, ignorance and hypocrisy'.
  • 04Matches moved to neutral venues amid protests and boycott calls.
  • 05Ireland previously asked UEFA to suspend Israel from competition.

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In this story
People
OrganizationsIsrael Football Association, Football Association of Ireland, UEFA, Hamas, UN
PlacesGaza, Ireland, Israel, New York, Dublin, Serbia, Hungary, Spain

Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

The Times of IsraelCenter · English2 hours ago
Irish PM Backs Soccer Coach After Israeli Federation Slams 'Stupidity'
i24NEWS FrenchCenter · fr4 hours ago
Irish PM Backs National Soccer Coach Amid Genocide Accusations Against Israel

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