FAI fined by Uefa over pro-IRA chant during World Cup play-off celebrations

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Fai Fined By Uefa Over Pro-Ira Chant During World Cup Play-Off Celebrations
A video circulated online of the players singing the chant after their win over Scotland. Photo: PA Images
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Jamie Gardner, PA Chief Sports Reporter

Uefa has fined the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) after members of the national senior women’s team sang a pro-IRA song following their World Cup play-off win over Scotland.

A video circulated online of the Republic of Ireland players singing the song, and Uefa confirmed on October 13th it was investigating the incident for potential inappropriate behaviour.

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On Thursday, European football’s governing body said its Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body (CEDB) fined the FAI €20,000 over the incident, describing it as “a violation of the basic rules of decent conduct”.

Vera Pauw apologised over the incident
Vera Pauw apologised over the incident (Niall Carson/PA)

The FAI and Ireland manager Vera Pauw apologised at the time over the incident.

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Pauw said: “It’s quite right that it’s taken some shine off because this goes deep into the history of Ireland.

“It doesn’t matter if the players meant anything or not – because they didn’t mean anything with it – it’s a celebration that occurs, but that doesn’t mean that they (shouldn’t) realise what they’re doing. If it’s in a private room, it should not happen either.

“We’ve hurt people and we are very, very deeply sorry for that.”

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