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Former professional Dutch soccer player andIrish female head coachVera Pauw made a shocking statement on Friday in 1986, "Prominent. It was revealed that he was raped by "soccer officials". She was subsequently sexually assaulted by two other men in the organization.
Pauw, 59,published their allegations in a long statement posted on social media and a report published in the Dutch newspaper NRC on Saturday.
Ireland Manager Vera Paul and her Finland The staff and players in the back room will play the national anthem before the match between Finland and the Republic of Ireland in FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Qualifying Group A at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium in Helsinki. (Stephen McCarthy / Sports File via Getty Images)
"For 35 years, I've kept secrets from the world, my family and my teammates. ., my player, my colleague, and I can now accept from myself, "she said in a statement.
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According to the NRC, Rapinoe claimed to have been raped by a "famous footballer" when he was a Dutch player in 1986, and was reportedly assaulted at his home. She also claims to have been later sexually assaulted by two other men who were "employed in Dutch football at the time of these incidents.""For the past few years, I have triedto tell the Dutch football authorities about my case in a fair and just manner. Some people want to keep rape and sexual assault quieter than providing the support they need by publishing this story to the world. We can no longer share silence, "she writes.
The Royal Dutch Football Association KNVB said in a written response posted on the website that she was "extremely shocked" by Poe's allegations that she had discussed with the association last year. rice field. Those discussions led to an independent investigation.
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KNVB said in a survey "The KNVB should have taken a different approach to many issues," he said. "It is unacceptable that Bella did not experience a secure working environment entitled at that time," she gave her. I apologize for the "deep influence".
Vera Pauw, Manager of the Republic of Ireland, speaks to Diane Caldwell Left, and Louise Quinn before the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 qualifying match between Georgia and the Republic of Ireland at Tengi's Bourjanaze Stadium in Gori, Georgia. (Stephen McCarthy / Sports File via Getty Images)
Poe reports the incident in five parts in her statement. Said that he finally reported the assault. After she "did not get a satisfactory response," she sent to Dutch police.
"Believe me, my story is very realistic and very true. By publishing, my life in a way I have never experienced before. I know that the spotlight will be on, but I also hope that young soccer players and coaches who have been exposed to things like rape and abuse I've suffered now bravely share their stories. You'll feel the courage to do it. "
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Talk to the media after the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 qualifying match between Georgia and the Republic of Ireland at the Tengiz Burganadze Stadium in Gori, Georgia. (Stephen McCarthy / Sports File via Getty Images)
The coach is not named in either the report or Poe's statement. However, in a complaint from the newspaper, the coach said he was "surprised by the complaint" anddenied that the rape had occurred. "
" Nothing was wrong with that, "he said.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
