Soccer

‘It shouldn’t have happened’ - Vera Pauw apologises for players’ IRA chant

Player who posted video of teammates singing offensive lyrics is crying in her room, says Pauw

Vera Pauw has apologised after videos of Ireland players singing a republican song emerged online. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho
Vera Pauw has apologised after videos of Ireland players singing a republican song emerged online. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho
Gordon Manning
Wed Oct 12 2022 - 10:58 • 3 MIN READ

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Gordon Manning

Gordon Manning

Gordon Manning is a sports journalist, specialising in Gaelic games, with The Irish Times