Second Israel game won't be a 'friendly', says Republic of Ireland boss Hallgrimsson
Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson says Sunday's second fixture against Israel will carry an edge after comments from the Israeli camp following last week's match in Hungary.
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Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson has said Sunday's second game against Israel “is not going to be a friendly,” according to BBC Sport, following remarks made by Israel's camp after the two sides' match in Hungary last week.
Hallgrimsson's comments point to heightened intensity surrounding the upcoming fixture, though BBC Sport's report did not detail the specific remarks from the Israeli camp that prompted his response.
The two teams previously met in Hungary, a venue used for the fixture in line with broader arrangements affecting matches involving Israel's national team. Further details on the outcome of that match were not included in this report.
Hallgrimsson has managed the Republic of Ireland since taking over the role, and the upcoming match forms part of the team's ongoing international fixture schedule.
BBC Sport is expected to provide further coverage of the match as it approaches.
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