Ireland vs Israel press conference ends abruptly after heated media clash

By Sky News Australia

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A press conference ahead of Ireland's Nations League rematch against Israel abruptly ended after a heated exchange between media. ​An Israeli reporter was told to stick to football after questioning Ireland's coach about the FlyDubai hijacking. ​Another journalist then accused Irish players of calling Israeli players “monkeys” during their previous meeting, a claim the Football Association of Ireland has rejected.

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