Pain in Grenoble but hope for Irish as play-offs loom
Republic of Ireland manager Carla Ward reacts with pride to the World Cup qualifying campaign as her side fall just short of an automatic place at next year's tournament.
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Notable Quotes
"I'm incredibly proud of this group and I said it to them there."
— Carla Ward , Athlete
"The goal is the World Cup, that is what we want to achieve."
— Carla Ward , Athlete
"Ireland beating France would be “one of the biggest stories in the world of football.”"
— Carla Ward , Athlete
"No matter what happens tomorrow night this group can be incredibly proud of what we've achieved."
— Carla Ward , Athlete
"No matter what happens tomorrow night, this group can be incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved so far."
— Carla Ward , Athlete
"Exactly like Carla said, it’s a cup final, where the pressure’s not on us."
— Courtney Brosnan , Athlete
"Everyone’s beatable. Let’s fucking go."
— Carla Ward , Athlete
"This is a very, very different game on Tuesday now because it’s essentially a cup final, right?"
— Carla Ward , Athlete
"I really like Katie. I think she has a big bright future and was absolutely delighted when she came on (at half-time against Arsenal) at the Emirates."
— Carla Ward , Athlete
"Since I took the job Jessie has been great. She’s got a big, bright future."
— Carla Ward , Athlete
"I’ve really liked Hayley Nolan, since I’ve come in and particularly in America. I think she showed us what she can do."
— Carla Ward , Athlete
Key People
Player for the Republic of Ireland women's national football team.
Amber Barrett is a significant player contributing to the Republic of Ireland women's football team.
Manager of the Republic of Ireland women's national football team.
Goalkeeper for the Republic of Ireland national football team.
Midfielder for the Republic of Ireland women's national football team.
Player for the Republic of Ireland women's national football team.
Goalkeeper for the Republic of Ireland women's national football team.
Defender for the Republic of Ireland women's national football team.
Defender for the Republic of Ireland women's national football team.
19-year-old goalkeeper with impressive performances for Leicester City.
Captain of the Republic of Ireland women's national football team.
Kyra Carusa plays a key role as a forward for the Republic of Ireland women's football team.
Laurent Bonadei is the head coach of the France women's national football team.
Leanne Kiernan is a player for the Republic of Ireland women's national football team.
Marie-Antoinette Katoto is a professional football player for Lyon.
Marissa Sheva is an important player for the Republic of Ireland women's national football team.
Player for the French national football team.
Sandy Baltimore is a professional footballer who plays for Chelsea.
Goalkeeper for the Republic of Ireland women's national football team.
Player involved in the match against Republic of Ireland.
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Republic of Ireland manager Carla Ward reacts with pride to the World Cup qualifying campaign as her side fall just short of an automatic place at next year's tournament.
Republic of Ireland head coach Carla Ward discusses the team's preparations for the crucial World Cup qualifier against France in Grenoble, emphasizing the opportunity to secure direct qualification for Brazil 2027.
Ahead of the decisive World Cup qualifier against France, the Republic of Ireland women's team is poised to make history, needing a win to secure a spot in the 2027 World Cup in Brazil.
Republic of Ireland head coach Carla Ward expresses confidence and pride in her team's achievements ahead of the World Cup qualifier against France, highlighting the significance of the match in the team's journey.
An analysis of the Republic of Ireland's upcoming World Cup qualifier against France, focusing on the team's strategy and mindset as they aim for automatic qualification for Brazil 2027.
Republic of Ireland head coach Carla Ward announces a 25-player squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers, with key players returning from injury and a focus on securing qualification for Brazil 2027.
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