The chanting of a pro-IRA slogan by Republic of Ireland gamers after they certified for the Women’s World Cup has resulted in a €20,000 fine for the Football Association of Ireland.
UEFA, which oversees the European qualifiers, introduced the punishment was imposed on the FAI for a “violation of the basic rules of decent conduct”.
Footage emerged on social media of the gamers chanting, “Ooh ah, up the Ra”, at Hampden Park in Glasgow after a 1-0 victory towards Scotland on October 11.
That chant is broadly interpreted as being supportive of the paramilitary Irish Republican Army.
In a press release issued on Thursday, UEFA mentioned its management, ethics and disciplinary physique had assessed proof gathered by its inspector and imposed the monetary penalty as a outcome.
Apologies quickly adopted the dressing room incident, with the FAI saying that it and nationwide workforce supervisor Vera Pauw had been sorry “for any offence caused” by the chanting.
Pauw informed Sky Sports News in October: “We have hurt people and it doesn’t matter if we didn’t intend it or not – we should have known better. The players are truly hurt by the fact they hurt others.”
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