Heimir Hallgrímsson has called on UEFA to ensure Ireland and Israel are drawn apart in future European qualifiers.

The request follows a fixture that proved deeply contentious, with the two sides meeting in a context where wider regional violence has bled into sport.

For Hallgrímsson, the separation is a safety measure and nothing more: he has framed it as a practical concern for players, officials and supporters rather than a political position.

Whether the recommendation is adopted depends on UEFA’s draw procedures, and it is likely to be raised again the next time the two nations are drawn into the same qualifying group.