Israel boss Ran Ben-Shimon insisted he is “not dealing with any politics” ahead of his side’s behind-closed-doors Nations League meeting with the Republic of Ireland in Serbia on Sunday.
Republic manager Heimir Hallgrimsson’s press conference on Saturday morning in Backa Topola ended abruptly following a confrontational conclusion, after an Israeli journalist accused Irish players of calling their opponents “monkeys” in Hungary, where the reverse fixture was held.
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The Press Association understands the Football Association of Ireland continues to investigate instances of alleged racism directed at Adam Idah and James Abankwah during that contest.
Asked about the allegations earlier in the morning, Ben-Shimon said:
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