Ireland’s soccer affiliation and the ladies’s workforce supervisor have apologised after gamers sang a music referencing the IRA whereas celebrating their World Cup qualification.
Videos circulated on social media displaying them singing the music after Tuesday evening’s 1-0 play-off victory over Scotland at Hampden Park.
An announcement by the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) apologised “for any offence caused” for the dressing room incident.
Coach Vera Pauw stated: “We apologise from the bottom of our hearts to anyone who has been offended by the content of the post-match celebrations after we had just qualified for the World Cup.
“We will assessment this with the gamers and remind them of their obligations on this regard.
“I have spoken with players this morning and we are sorry collectively for any hurt caused, there can be no excuse for that.”
The video confirmed a gaggle of gamers leaping and singing “Ooh, ah, up the Ra” – a chant related to assist for the Irish Republican Army (IRA).
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Winger Aine O’Goran instructed Ireland’s RTE Sport: “We sang 100 songs last night and that was the one that went out. We would just like to apologise to anyone who was offended.”
The workforce had been additionally recorded singing Taylor Swift’s Love Song and Scotland workforce favorite Yes Sir, I can Boogie.
Ireland certified for his or her first World Cup after Amber Barrett got here off the bench to attain the sport’s solely aim within the 72nd minute.
Source: information.sky.com”