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Coach apologizes for saying women ‘more emotional than men’

Northern Ireland manager Kenny Shiels speaks during a post match interview after the Women's World Cup Qualifying match between Northern Ireland and England, at Windsor Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland, Tuesday April 12, 2022. The coach of Northern Ireland’s women’s team has provoked criticism by saying girls and women were more susceptible to conceding multiple goals in a short space of time because they are “more emotional than men.” (Liam McBurney/PA via AP) Northern Ireland manager Kenny Shiels speaks during a post match interview after the Women's World Cup Qualifying match between Northern Ireland and England, at Windsor Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland, Tuesday April 12, 2022. The coach of Northern Ireland’s women’s team has provoked criticism by saying girls and women were more susceptible to conceding multiple goals in a short space of time because they are “more emotional than men.” (Liam McBurney/PA via AP)
Coach apologizes for saying women ‘more emotional than men’