Ireland women's soccer coach Vera Pauw says she was raped by 'prominent football official' as a player
Warning: This story may be triggering for those who have experienced sexual violence or know someone affected by it.
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Warning: This story may be triggering for those who have experienced sexual violence or know someone affected by it.
The Dutch football association (KNVB) has stated that they were shocked when they learned of Vera Pauw's traumatic experiences as a young player, and said that they were sorry that she did not experience a safe working environment and for the impact that it has caused her.
Ireland have lost the first test of the summer tour of New Zealand on a 42-19 scoreline in Auckland.
Former Netherlands international Vera Pauw said on Friday she was sexually abused by three men employed within Dutch football when she was a player, which she has recently reported to the police feeling that she got no support from the Dutch FA (KNVB).
Vera Pauw has released a statement alleging that she was raped as a young player in the Netherlands.
The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has offered its "full support" to Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw after she shared her experience of rape and sexual assault.
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