Heimir Hallgrímsson

Finn Azaz vows to keep playing for Republic of Ireland despite retirement reports

Southampton forward Finn Azaz says he will continue to represent the Republic of Ireland, dismissing reports that he could retire from international football after the controversial Nations League games against Israel.

Hallgrimsson hails 'magical' Parrott as Ireland squander two-goal lead in Austria draw

Troy Parrott scored a sublime solo goal and a penalty as the Republic of Ireland drew 2-2 with Austria in Dublin, with boss Heimir Hallgrimsson calling the striker's first goal 'magical' and revealing he substituted a tiring Parrott to keep him fresh for Sunday's Nations League meeting with Israel.

Ireland blow two-goal lead as Hallgrimsson admits side 'ran out of gas' against Austria

Heimir Hallgrimsson blamed physical and mental fatigue after the Republic of Ireland squandered a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 with Austria in Thursday's Nations League Group B3 clash in Dublin, despite a record-breaking Troy Parrott brace being undone by late substitutes Alexander Prass and Michael Gregoritsch.

The Republic of Ireland were forced to settle for a 2-2 Nations League draw against Austria at the Aviva Stadium after twice seeing play halted by pro-Palestine protests. Troy Parrott's brace had put the hosts 2-0 up, but second-half substitutes Alexander Prass and Michael Gregoritsch rescued a point for the visitors.

Hallgrimsson says Ireland will learn from Israel-fixture fallout as focus turns to Austria

Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson says he and the FAI will reflect on the handling of the Israel fixtures, but wants his squad focused on Thursday’s Nations League match against Austria amid continuing protests and criticism.

Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson has rejected media reports of a fractured squad and claimed 'a lot of lies' were told about Gavin Bazunu's decision to withdraw from the Nations League game against Israel. The keeper is back with the group for Thursday's home fixture against Austria, though he will not feature in Sunday's behind-closed-doors match in Serbia.

Republic of Ireland will play second Israel fixture, insists Hallgrimsson

Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson has confirmed the team will fulfil their second Uefa Nations League fixture against Israel, amid pressure from the 'Stop The Game' campaign and after a players' vote backed the first meeting. Hallgrimsson also praised goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu's return to the squad and midfielder Finn Azaz's conduct.

Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson described the 3-0 Nations League victory over Israel as probably the toughest day of his coaching career, praising his players for representing Ireland 'with dignity but also with the power of proud Irishmen'. The controversial fixture was preceded by a protest during the Israeli national anthem.

Heimir Hallgrimsson's Ireland put a week of boycott soul-searching behind them to beat Israel 3-0 in Debrecen, with Troy Parrott, Adam Idah and Jack Moylan scoring inside 25 first-half minutes. The match was played amid political protest over Gaza, with players wearing black armbands and refusing handshakes, while goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu made himself unavailable and Finn Azaz was dropped.

Troy Parrott, Adam Idah and Jack Moylan scored inside 25 minutes as the Republic of Ireland overcame a week of turmoil over Gaza to beat Israel 3-0 in a near-empty stadium in Debrecen, after goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu made himself unavailable for selection.

Republic of Ireland could have faced 'undetermined' sanctions had they boycotted Israel fixture, warns FAI president Paul Cooke

FAI president Paul Cooke says Uefa's rules specify sanctions for failing to fulfil the Nations League fixture against Israel, plus possible 'undetermined' extras, after Ireland beat Israel 3-0 in Debrecen following a players' vote and Gavin Bazunu's protest withdrawal.

Hallgrimsson hails Ireland's relentless energy after 3-0 Nations League demolition of Israel

Republic of Ireland swept aside Israel 3-0 in the Nations League with three first-half goals from Troy Parrott, Adam Idah and Jack Moylan. Heimir Hallgrimsson praised his side's remarkable energy and character in a dominant away performance.

Republic of Ireland put a week of political turmoil behind them to beat Israel 3-0 in their Nations League Group 3 clash in Debrecen, with Troy Parrott, Adam Idah and Jack Moylan all scoring in the first half, after Gavin Bazunu ruled himself out and Finn Azaz was dropped to the bench.

Republic of Ireland beat Israel 3-0 in Debrecen after players snub handshakes in protest-hit Nations League tie

Republic of Ireland beat Israel 3-0 in a Nations League tie played amid heavy controversy at a neutral venue in Hungary. Goals from Troy Parrott, Adam Idah and Jack Moylan sealed the win, but the game was dominated by protests: Ireland's players refused handshakes, bowed their heads during Israel's anthem and wore black armbands, while goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu withdrew from the squad.

Republic of Ireland players vote to play Israel in Nations League as Gavin Bazunu boycotts fixture

The Republic of Ireland squad will fulfil Sunday’s Nations League game against Israel in Hungary after a player vote produced a significant majority in favour of playing. Players will wear black armbands and skip elements of the pre-match ceremony. Goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu has withdrawn in protest over the Gaza conflict.

Republic of Ireland confirm Israel Nations League clash will go ahead after players' vote

The Republic of Ireland have confirmed that Sunday's Uefa Nations League B3 game against Israel in Debrecen, Hungary will go ahead, ending a day of uncertainty during which a player meeting and unconfirmed reports of withdrawal wishes raised doubts over the fixture. FAI CEO David Courell confirmed a players' vote passed by a significant majority to play.

Ogbene tells fans to lay off Republic of Ireland players over Israel boycott calls

Chiedozie Ogbene has urged the public not to put pressure on Republic of Ireland players over the campaign to boycott Nations League games against Israel, insisting footballers should not be the ones making such decisions. He spoke after Thursday's 1-0 defeat by Kosovo in Pristina, admitting his own performance and the team's display 'wasn't good enough'.

Saied Abu Farchi was dismissed after celebrating Israel’s equaliser against Austria by using the corner flag to mimic a gun, as Austria won 3-1. Elsewhere, Kosovo beat the Republic of Ireland, Norway edged Denmark and Greece stunned Serbia.

Muriqi sinks Republic of Ireland as Kosovo claim deserved 1-0 Nations League win in Pristina

Vedat Muriqi's 83rd-minute goal earned Kosovo a 1-0 win over the Republic of Ireland in their UEFA Nations League Group B3 opener in Pristina, in a match overshadowed by the controversy around Ireland's upcoming fixtures against Israel.

Republic of Ireland squad to meet Friday to discuss Israel fixtures, says Dara O'Shea

Republic of Ireland captain Dara O'Shea says the squad will come together on Friday after the Kosovo game to discuss the controversial upcoming matches against Israel, amid calls for a boycott and political pressure.