Latest: FAI 'deeply disappointed' as women's team reach Saipan levels of frustration

LATEST: A long-running dispute with the FAI reached what has been called a 'Saipan moment' for Irish Women's football team today.

Update 2.04pm: A long-running dispute with the FAI reached what has been called a 'Saipan moment' for Irish Women's football team today, writes Liam Mackey.

The senior friendly international between Ireland and Slovakia in Tallaght next Monday is under threat, with the home players saying that "all options are on the table” - including strike action.