UEFA has opened an investigation after Republic of Eire gamers appeared to sing a pro-IRA chant following their Ladies’s World Cup play-off victory over Scotland.
Video footage circulated on social media after Tuesday evening’s 1-0 victory at Hampden Park of the gamers singing the mantra within the dressing room.
Republic boss Vera Pauw and the Soccer Affiliation of Eire issued apologies over the incident, however European soccer’s governing physique has confirmed it is going to take a better take a look at it.
“In accordance with Article 31(4) of the UEFA disciplinary laws, a UEFA ethics and disciplinary inspector will examine potential inappropriate behaviour by gamers of the Republic of Eire Ladies’s workforce within the aftermath of the 2023 FIFA Ladies’s World Cup qualifiers play-off second leg match performed towards Scotland on October 11, 2022,” a UEFA assertion learn.
“Data on this matter might be made obtainable sooner or later.”
Pauw stated on Wednesday: “We apologise from the underside of our hearts to anybody who has been offended by the content material of the post-match celebrations after we had simply certified for the World Cup.
“We are going to evaluate this with the gamers and remind them of their tasks on this regard. I've spoken with gamers this morning and we're sorry collectively for any harm brought about, there will be no excuse for that.”
Amber Barrett’s 72nd-minute purpose proved sufficient to seal the Republic’s qualification for subsequent yr’s match in Australia and New Zealand.
The FAI launched an additional assertion on Thursday acknowledging the opening of an investigation by UEFA, and including: “The FAI once more apologises for any offence brought about and we are going to proceed to evaluate this case accordingly to make sure that our worldwide gamers and workers, throughout all of our groups, are conscious of their tasks.”