- FAI: ‘We’re sorry anyone could have ever felt unsafe’
- RTÉ film outlining allegations was shown on Sunday
The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has apologised to female former players who “experienced serious historical abuse and manipulative behaviour”.
A joint investigation by two Irish media outlets – RTÉ and the Sunday Independent – detailed how multiple female footballers were the subject of alleged unwanted or inappropriate sexual advances in the 1990s. Players ranging from former Republic of Ireland internationals to trainees said the abuse had damaged careers and shattered lives. The allegations featured in an RTÉ Investigates documentary, Girls in Green, broadcast in Ireland on Sunday night.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/football/article/2024/jul/08/fai-apology-female-former-players-historical-abuse-allegations
Author : PA Media
Publish date : 2024-07-08 17:50:17
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