Football governing body UEFA have revealed their punishment for Republic of Ireland women's team for singing a pro-IRA song following a European qualifier earlier this year.
The controversy arose following Ireland' s 1-0 victory over Scotland in October to confirm their place at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. Video footage circulated on social media after the win appearing to show players singing a pro-IRA chant. It was announced shortly after that European football's governing body would open a formal investigation. UEFA have now revealed they have hit the Football Association of Ireland with a fine of €20,000.
A statement from disciplinary section of UEFA.com reads: "Following an investigation conducted by a UEFA Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector regarding the 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, and the subsequent disciplinary proceedings opened against the Football Association of Ireland, the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body has taken the following decision: to fine the Football Association of Ireland €20,000 for the violation of the basic rules of decent conduct."
