The Football Association of Ireland and the Republic of Ireland women's team manager have apologized for a pro-IRA chant sung by their players.
Women from the Republic of Ireland are singing a pro-IRA chant.
Pauw apologized from the bottom of his heart to anyone offended by the post- match celebrations.
There could be no excuse.
The Republic of Ireland boss said they would review the situation with the players and remind them of their responsibilities.
I spoke with the players this morning and apologized for any hurt done.
The footage showed team members chanting the pro-IRA slogan in the dressing room after the win, which earned them a place in the finals in Australia and New Zealand.
The manager acknowledged that the controversy had taken some shine off of the team's achievement.
The Dutch woman said that they needed to accept that.
It goes into the history of Ireland. You do something wrong when you hurt people.
The release of the footage on social media by one of the squad was not the core issue according to Pauw.
I would have addressed it immediately if I'd known she hadn't put it on social media.
Putting it on social media is not the most important thing.
It has happened, that's the main thing. If you are outside or in a private room, it doesn't matter.
Aine O'Gorman said the players were angry with the manager.
O'Gorman apologized for anyone that was offended.
The players were very sorry for the hurt they've caused.
A mistake made in the moment. We're very sorry and we hope we can move past it.
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