terrontress
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There shouldnt be any Scottish or Welsh teams allowed in National team competitions as they are not countries. Its a bid sad really the way that they go on with this pretence that they are independent countries just because a quirk in sporting history allows them to field soccer and rugby teams.
Is the Republic of Ireland a country? Or is it a state which includes part of a country?
There is no such country as the "Republic of Ireland" and there is no soccer team fielded by the "Republic of Ireland".
"Ireland" is a State and fields a soccer team in FIFA competitions (officially called "Ireland" - "ROI" is a British media invention).
"Ireland" is officially recognised as a sovereign State.
I'm affraid FIFA's webmaster is wrong on this one - check with the official FIFA documentation and legal department and the FAI and the IOC and they'll confirm exactly what I've said.
There is no "Republic of Ireland" soccer team as there no country in existance in the world called "Republic of Ireland".
There can be no "Republic of Ireland" soccer team as there no country in existance in the world called "Republic of Ireland". The soccer team managed by Trappatoni is fielded by the "Football Assocation of Ireland" and represents Ireland.
I tell you what, why don't you email them and point out their mistake?
So, if FIFA's webmaster were not to be wrong and FIFA recognises a team called "Republic of Ireland" who govern football in the 26 counties, do you think that team should be dissolved?
I'm going to email them and the FAI. I'll let you know what response I get, but I expect it will result in the website being undated in time.
Question for you - where is this famed "Republic of Ireland " that fields a soccer team? Where is it located? How do you become eligible to play for it? Where is the "Football Association of Republic of Ireland" located and what teams play in their leagues?
I'm going to email them anywayNice letter about how every other country in the world is referred to by their official name (as per UN) and we are not and how this is insulting and racially discriminating against Irish people. Worked before - bodies like this tend to be particularly sensitive to discrimination accusations.
I'm going to email them anywayNice letter about how every other country in the world is referred to by their official name (as per UN) and we are not and how this is insulting and racially discriminating against Irish people. Worked before - bodies like this tend to be particularly sensitive to discrimination accusations.
isnt there enough hardship going around without generating spurious stuff for some poor divil to go head scratching about?
Actually, considering most of the stuff to come from FIFA regards making Women Football teams wear more provocative clothing in order to become more popular, etc
Wasn't there also a Supreme Court ruling on this? An extradition warrant was refused because it referred to "Republic of Ireland" and not Ireland?
Please tell me this is a joke!
Yes, You are correct, 'Republic of Ireland' does not exist. This is basic stuff people should know from school...
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