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Whether they’re representing their county at national level or playing for their country at international level, these talented players have heard every barbed remark and cutting comment the public has to offer.
And in honour of International Women’s Day yesterday, four members of Ireland’s National Soccer team, Niamh Fahey, Sophie Perry, Amber Barrett and Claire O’Riordan, took on their critics.
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Tuesday 19 November, 2024
Tuesday 19 November, 2024
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You need to watch the Irish Women's Soccer team reading mean tweets
IT’S NO SECRET that when it comes to specific sports, female players are regularly forced to fend off criticism and denunciation.
With less funding and more scrutiny, women in sport don’t have it easy.
Whether they’re representing their county at national level or playing for their country at international level, these talented players have heard every barbed remark and cutting comment the public has to offer.
But that doesn’t stop them.
And in honour of International Women’s Day yesterday, four members of Ireland’s National Soccer team, Niamh Fahey, Sophie Perry, Amber Barrett and Claire O’Riordan, took on their critics.
And nailed it.
Take a look at this…
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