Vera Pauw, former Republic of Ireland manager, has taken on the role of head coach for the United Arab Emirates women's national team. This marks her first coaching position since leaving Ireland amid controversy. Pauw expressed excitement about writing a new chapter in the history of women's football in the UAE.
Then Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw during a public reception in Dublin to welcome home the squad following the 2023 World Cup in Australia.
Speaking about her latest role, Pauw said: “I was the first female professional player and also the first to hold the Pro Licence in my home country, the Netherlands. “I am proud of my journey that brought me from the European finals with the Netherlands, the Olympic Games with South Africa and the maiden appearance of the Republic of Ireland at a World Cup. Now I am on a day to write a new chapter in the history of the game with fantastic people around me in the UAE. I am ready.
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