While men stay silent, Irish duo lead way in brave Saudi Arabia stance

Lily Agg: ‘I’m more than happy to stand up for something I believe in compared to having a little bit extra at the end of every month.’ Photo: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Lily Agg did more than represent her country last week. She was one of 106 footballers who have aligned themselves with an entire sport. Many more will follow.

Spearheaded by Diane Caldwell, a legendary Ireland defender not averse to speaking her mind, they have thrown down the gauntlet to Fifa concerning their links to both Saudia Arabia and the country’s Aramco oil giant.