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You need to watch the Irish Women's Soccer team reading mean tweets

“There are no good goals in women’s football.”

Mar 9th 2018, 9:38 AM 3,266 Views 0 Comments

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.

women soccer Source: ThreeIreland/Twitter

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.

women soccer3 Source: ThreeIreland/Twitter

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…

"There are no good goals in women's football"

To celebrate #IWD2018, we caught up with the #IRLWNT as they challenged some of the ridiculous myths and mean tweets online about women's football. 👊🇮🇪⚽ #TheCallUp #COYGIG pic.twitter.com/SWlASlWgbH
— Three Ireland (@ThreeIreland) March 8, 2018

Source: Three Ireland/Twitter

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You need to watch the Irish Women's Soccer team reading mean tweets