Ireland to wear wristbands in support of protesting Canadian players

Midfielder Megan Connolly outlined the background, noting how Ireland also stood up for their rights in 2017 to acquire basic respect and match fees

SUPPORT: Megan Connolly poses for a portrait during a Republic of Ireland women training camp in Marbella, Spain. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Ireland will follow USA and England by wearing purple wristbands in support of Canada’s aggrieved footballers.

While the Girls in Green will face the Olympic champions at the World Cup in Perth on July 26, they are fully behind them in their quest for proper rights and treatment.