NEWS · 22 Sep 2026
Israel FA slams Ireland manager Hallgrimsson as ignorant, hypocritical, and stupid
The Israel Football Association has publicly condemned Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson, labeling his recent remarks 'ignorance, hypocrisy and stupidity.' The comments, made last week, prompted the FA to issue a formal statement denouncing the coach's conduct.
Israel’s governing body has publicly slammed Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson, calling his recent remarks “ignorance, hypocrisy and stupidity.”
Hallgrimsson, who has led the Irish side for several years, made the comments during a press event last week, prompting the FA to issue a formal statement.
The Israel FA’s statement specifically denounced the coach’s conduct, describing the remarks as ignorant, hypocritical and stupid, though it did not detail the content of the comments.
So far the FA has not announced any disciplinary action, and Hallgrimsson has not yet issued a response to the accusations.
It remains unclear what, if any, further steps the FA will take, but the incident could influence the teams’ preparations for upcoming fixtures.