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Heimir Hallgrímsson

Heimir Hallgrímsson

Icelandic footballer and coach (born 1967)

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  • Oct 6

    UEFA opens misconduct inquiry into tunnel incident during Ireland and Israel match

    UEFA appointed an ethics and disciplinary inspector to investigate an alleged halftime tunnel clash and spitting incident during the Nations League fixture in Serbia.

  • Oct 1

    Ireland and Israel draw 1-1 in Serbia following anthem protest and spitting claim

    The Republic of Ireland held Israel to a 1-1 draw at the TSC Arena in Backa Topola after Troy Parrott scored a first-half penalty and Dor Peretz equalised for Israel.

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  • Sep 30

    FAI leaders face parliamentary committee over Israel match handling and team safeguarding

    Football Association of Ireland executives addressed the Oireachtas Committee on Sport during a three-hour hearing covering player engagement, match ballots, and security failures.

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