The FAI is bracing itself for a small financial hit once the investigation into the singing of Wolfe Tones song ‘Celtic Symphony’ is completed.
The scenes from the dressing room at Hampden Park in the immediate aftermath of Ireland’s World Cup qualification last Tuesday were live streamed via social media.
It included a pro-IRA chant - and it’s that element that led to UEFA yesterday opening an investigation into the matter.
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Europe’s governing body confirmed the move in a statement, which read: “In accordance with Article 31(4) of the UEFA Disciplinary Regulations, a UEFA Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector will investigate potential inappropriate behaviour by players of the Republic of Ireland Women’s team in the aftermath of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup qualifiers play-off second leg match played against Scotland on 11 October 2022.
“Information on this matter will be made available in due course.”
Any punishment is likely to be little more than a financial slap on the wrist for the Abbotstown association.
UEFA in August fined Cypriot side APOEL €2,500 for the “improper conduct” of its team during a Europa Conference League match with Djurgardens.
Heavier fines are usually reserved for fan misbehaviour such as racist chanting, the lighting of fireworks and throwing of objects onto the pitch.
Meanwhile, Scottish police also announced that they had opened a separate investigation into the incident.
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