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UEFA bars Israeli journalists after tense Ireland media session

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UEFA bars Israeli journalists after tense Ireland media session
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LONDON: Two Israeli journalists were barred from attending a post-match press conference following a chaotic Republic of Ireland media session ahead of the team’s UEFA Nations League match against Israel. UEFA confirmed the restriction before Ireland’s second match against Israel, a 1-1 draw played behind closed doors at a neutral venue in Serbia, Sky News reported. The decision followed a tense pre-match news conference on Saturday that ended abruptly after an Israeli journalist said that Irish

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