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Hallgrimsson steps down as Iceland coach after lengthy spell

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Heimir Hallgrimsson. [Photo/Courtesy]

Heimir Hallgrimsson has stepped down as Iceland coach after seven years with the team, the Football Association of Iceland (KSI) said on Tuesday.

The 51-year-old guided Iceland to their first World Cup in Russia where they were eliminated in the group stage.

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