Ireland’s football association and the women’s team manager have apologised after players sang a song referencing the IRA while celebrating their World Cup qualification.

Video circulated on social media showed the players singing the song after Tuesday night’s 1-0 play-off victory over Scotland at Hampden Park.

A statement by the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) apologised “for any offence caused” for the dressing room incident.

Coach Vera Pauw said: “We apologise from the bottom of our hearts to anyone who has been offended by the content of the post-match celebrations after we had just qualified for the World Cup.

“We will review this with the players and remind them of their responsibilities in this regard.

“I have spoken with players this morning and we are sorry collectively for any hurt caused, there can be no excuse for that.”

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