Ireland held by Israel

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There was more controversy in the Republic of Ireland’s 1-all draw with Israel in the Nations League.

The Irish team’s fitness coach was allegedly spat at by an opposition player at half time, according to reports in the stadium in Serbia.

Heimir Hallgrimsson’s side once again bowed their heads for the Israeli anthem in protest against the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

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The Middle East country’s government has called the gesture “moral blindness”.

Wales are only off the bottom of Group 4 in the Nations League on goal difference after a 1-nil defeat at home to Denmark.

The hosts conceded a penalty after an error from goalkeeper Danny Ward in Cardiff.

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Craig Bellamy’s side face fellow strugglers Norway next month.

Manchester City face a nervous wait to find out the extent of an injury which forced Erling Haaland off the pitch for Norway last night.

The City striker asked to be substituted before limping off during his team’s 2-1 defeat against Portugal.

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Haaland had previously played every minute of the international break.

Portugal manager Jorge Jesus says the door is open for Cristiano Ronaldo to return to the national team – if he wants to.

The 41-year-old walked out of their Nations League camp after being an unused substitute against Norway.

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Jesus says Ronaldo will be available for selection as long as he continues playing games for Al-Nassr.

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