Heimir Hallgrímsson says ‘only pain’ for Ireland after penalty lossBy Damian Spellman, Press Association, PragueHeimir Hallgrímsson was left feeling only pain as Ireland’s World Cup dream was shattered in a heartbreaking penalty shoot-out. Asked to sum up his emotions, the Icelander said: “One word, just pain. I feel pain, I feel pride for the performance of the players. I feel gratitude towards the supporters who showed up and supported us the whole game, even after the loss. Czech boss Miroslav Koubek was delighted with the outcome of his first game in charge, but admitted there was room for improvement.

Source: Irish Independent March 27, 2026 07:01 UTC