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‘She’s not the coach’: Vera Pauw reprimands Katie McCabe over call to ‘freshen up’ team

Ireland captain remonstrated with her manager in the latter stages of final World Cup game against Nigeria

Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw gives instructions to her team during the World Cup Group B game against Nigeria at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Photograph: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images
Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw gives instructions to her team during the World Cup Group B game against Nigeria at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Photograph: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images
Gavin Cummiskey in Brisbane
Mon Jul 31 2023 - 16:00

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