Heimir Hallgrímsson
Heimir Hallgrímsson is an Icelandic football manager and former player, currently overseeing the Republic of Ireland national team. He gained prominence for his role in leading Iceland to their historic quarterfinal run in the UEFA Euro 2016. Known for his tactical acumen and emphasis on player development, Hallgrímsson has sparked discussions regarding the domestic leagues and the pathways for players aspiring to represent the national side, recently facing criticism for suggesting that players should leave the League of Ireland for better chances at international caps.
Born on Jun 10, 1967 (58 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 11 | 6.36 | 1.04% | +40% | 5,030,000 | 72,940 | $5,100 | 74$ |
| Iceland | 2 | 8.50 | 0.29% | +10% | 341,243 | 1,102 | $24,000 | 78$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 2,834 | $15,000 | 14$ |
| Totals | 14 | 8,332,410 | 76,876 | $44,100 | 166$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Ireland:
Heimir Hallgrímsson’s jolly green army will have to travel on to Massachusetts, California or Washington.
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Ireland:
Heimir Hallgrímsson can guide his team through the playoffs in March.
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Ireland:
Heimir Hallgrímsson is the Ireland manager who expressed confidence in qualifying for the World Cup.
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Ireland:
Heimir Hallgrímsson is leading an FAI delegation to the Kennedy Center in Washington DC for the World Cup draw.
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Ireland:
Heimir Hallgrímsson’s team must come through a playoff semi-final against the Czech Republic.
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Jamaica:
Ricketts said the federation is focused on finding the right person to lead the team through the play-offs after engaging Heimir Hallgrimsson, who then left.
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Ireland:
Heimir Hallgrímsson made a rather interesting revelation in an offhand way during a press conference.
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Ireland:
Heimir Hallgrímsson is the manager of the Ireland national team.
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Iceland:
Heimir Hallgrímsson praised his team after their impressive victory over Hungary, which secured their place in the playoff for the 2026 World Cup.
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Ireland:
Heimir Hallgrímsson was mentioned as the Republic of Ireland football manager.
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