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• “This independent investigation shows that the KNVB should have handled a number of things differently,” the statement said Keno
  
  “I know going public is going to throw the spotlight on my life in a manner I have never experienced before, but I also hope other young footballers and coaches who were exposed to anything like the rape and abuse I suffered will now feel brave enough to come forward and share their stories Keno
  
  “Vera has engaged on this matter with the Association’s senior leaders for some time now and the FAI has offered her all the backing she may need on a personal and professional level Keno
  
  I have allowed the memory of it to control my life, to fill me with daily pain and anguish, to dominate my inner feelings Keno
  
  “In the past, Vera has unfortunately been confronted with a number of (estimation) errors and harmful comments from (former) KNVB employees Keno
  
  ”The KNVB said it had been “very shocked” by Pauw’s revelations and acknowledged its response had been unacceptable Keno
  
  “To many I’m seen as a brash and loud football coach and manager, a tough woman who has risen to the top in a man’s world Keno
  
  The 59-year-old, who has previously managed Scotland, the Netherlands, Russia and South Africa women and made 85 appearances as a player for her country, has also claimed she was sexually assaulted by “two other men” Keno
  
  Vera wanted this to be carried out by Verinorm, an independent research agency that specializes in social safety,” the KNVB said Keno
  
  Former Netherlands defender Pauw, in her current role for nearly three years, has claimed in a statement on social media that she was raped by “a prominent football official” when she was a young player Keno
  
  The governing body said it had “not been sufficiently alert to Vera’s first signals in 2011 about sexually transgressive behaviour” Keno
  
  “The FAI is absolutely aware of the impact these revelations will have on Vera’s well-being and have assured her of the ongoing full support of the FAI Board and all her colleagues at the Association Keno
  
  In a statement on Twitter, Pauw has accused the Dutch football association of trying to keep her ordeal quiet by refusing to open a full investigation Keno
  
  “Some people would rather keep my rape and sexual assaults quiet than offering me the support I need by opening this story to the world Keno
  
  In a statement posted on Twitter, Pauw said: “For these past 35 years I have kept the abuse private Keno
  
  With the investigation, Verinorm also found that there was no plan or policy of the KNVB behind this Keno
  
  I can no longer share the silence Keno
  
  Some people would rather keep my rape and sexual assaults quiet than offering me the support I need by opening this story to the worldVera Pauw“For the past number of years I have tried to have my case heard in a fair and just manner by the football authorities in the Netherlands but to no avail Keno
  
  The Football Association of Ireland has given its full support to Republic of Ireland head coach Vera Pauw after her revelations of rape and sexual abuse Keno
  
  ”Pauw said she had reported her ordeal to the Dutch police, adding: “Trust me, my story is very real and very true Keno
  
  The Dutch FA (KNVB) has admitted it did not respond quickly enough when first approached by Pauw about the accusations and had made mistakes, but said it passed the case on to an independent investigator, as requested by Pauw Keno
  
  ”Pauw thanked the FAI, her players and backroom staff for their support Keno
  
  The FAI, who appointed Pauw in September 2019, said in a statement: “The FAI has given its full support to Republic of Ireland Women’s Senior Team Manager Vera Pauw at this difficult time in her life as she makes very brave revelations about her past Keno
  
  “As a result, we have jointly decided to have research done Keno
  
  Also with a view to recovery mediation Keno
  
  ”The KNVB added: “We want to discuss the recommendations from the report internally and with Vera as soon as possible but with the utmost care so that we can set out actions Keno
  
  Nothing could be further from the truth Keno
  
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  “The FAI will be making no further comment on this matter and asks the media to respect Vera’s privacy at this very difficult time Keno
  
  
  
  ”The KNVB added: “We want to discuss the recommendations from the report internally and with Vera as soon as possible but with the utmost care so that we can set out actions Keno
  
  “The FAI is absolutely aware of the impact these revelations will have on Vera’s well-being and have assured her of the ongoing full support of the FAI Board and all her colleagues at the Association Keno
  
  “In the past, Vera has unfortunately been confronted with a number of (estimation) errors and harmful comments from (former) KNVB employees Keno
  
  Former Netherlands defender Pauw, in her current role for nearly three years, has claimed in a statement on social media that she was raped by “a prominent football official” when she was a young player Keno
  
  The FAI, who appointed Pauw in September 2019, said in a statement: “The FAI has given its full support to Republic of Ireland Women’s Senior Team Manager Vera Pauw at this difficult time in her life as she makes very brave revelations about her past Keno
  
  ”The KNVB said it had been “very shocked” by Pauw’s revelations and acknowledged its response had been unacceptable Keno
  
  I have allowed the memory of it to control my life, to fill me with daily pain and anguish, to dominate my inner feelings Keno
  
  “Vera has engaged on this matter with the Association’s senior leaders for some time now and the FAI has offered her all the backing she may need on a personal and professional level Keno
  
  “The FAI will be making no further comment on this matter and asks the media to respect Vera’s privacy at this very difficult time Keno
  
  The Dutch FA (KNVB) has admitted it did not respond quickly enough when first approached by Pauw about the accusations and had made mistakes, but said it passed the case on to an independent investigator, as requested by Pauw Keno
  
  In a statement on Twitter, Pauw has accused the Dutch football association of trying to keep her ordeal quiet by refusing to open a full investigation Keno
  
  The governing body said it had “not been sufficiently alert to Vera’s first signals in 2011 about sexually transgressive behaviour” Keno
  
  With the investigation, Verinorm also found that there was no plan or policy of the KNVB behind this Keno
  
  Some people would rather keep my rape and sexual assaults quiet than offering me the support I need by opening this story to the worldVera Pauw“For the past number of years I have tried to have my case heard in a fair and just manner by the football authorities in the Netherlands but to no avail Keno
  
  I can no longer share the silence Keno
  
  The Football Association of Ireland has given its full support to Republic of Ireland head coach Vera Pauw after her revelations of rape and sexual abuse Keno
  
  “As a result, we have jointly decided to have research done Keno
  
  “To many I’m seen as a brash and loud football coach and manager, a tough woman who has risen to the top in a man’s world Keno
  
  Nothing could be further from the truth Keno
  
  ”Pauw said she had reported her ordeal to the Dutch police, adding: “Trust me, my story is very real and very true Keno
  
  “I know going public is going to throw the spotlight on my life in a manner I have never experienced before, but I also hope other young footballers and coaches who were exposed to anything like the rape and abuse I suffered will now feel brave enough to come forward and share their stories Keno
  
  ”Pauw thanked the FAI, her players and backroom staff for their support Keno
  
  In a statement posted on Twitter, Pauw said: “For these past 35 years I have kept the abuse private Keno
  
  “Some people would rather keep my rape and sexual assaults quiet than offering me the support I need by opening this story to the world Keno
  
  Vera wanted this to be carried out by Verinorm, an independent research agency that specializes in social safety,” the KNVB said Keno
  
  The 59-year-old, who has previously managed Scotland, the Netherlands, Russia and South Africa women and made 85 appearances as a player for her country, has also claimed she was sexually assaulted by “two other men” Keno
  
  Also with a view to recovery mediation Keno
  
  “This independent investigation shows that the KNVB should have handled a number of things differently,” the statement said Keno
  
  ” Keno