Ireland’s Katie McCabe won’t be watching the World Cup in Qatar

Busy captain says tournament ‘isn’t a good look for football’ and she wouldn’t have travelled if offered the chance

Katie McCabe celebrates with her Republic of Ireland teammates after their World Cup qualification playoff victory over Scotland at Hampden Park.  Photograph: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images
Katie McCabe celebrates with her Republic of Ireland teammates after their World Cup qualification playoff victory over Scotland at Hampden Park. Photograph: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images
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Mary Hannigan

Mary Hannigan

Mary Hannigan is a sports writer with The Irish Times