Julie-Ann Russell: Galway United attacker retires after 15-year Republic of Ireland career
The attacker of the Republic of Ireland retired from the football game after 66 blocks in her country.
The Gorwe’s player debuted for the first time in the World Cup qualifiers in Kazakhstan in October 2009 and scored 7 goals for the team.
She will miss the four -year international football between 2020 and 2024, but returned to the team last year and scored three goals in six games. Unforgettable victory In France.
In her club career, the 33 -year -old young man was rated as the annual SSE AIIRTricity Women’s Prime Minister Division player. The award was 10 years apart in 2014 and 2024. At the same time, in the United States, England and Australia also enjoyed spells.
She said: “After 24 years of incredible year, it is now far away from football.”
“The game has always been the central part of my life, providing unforgettable memories and opportunities that I will never forget.
“Although goodbye is half -bit, I am excited for the next chapter, and I will always cherish the memories given to me by football.”
Russell is the third player who retired from the Republic of Ireland, because the team failed to qualify for the European Cup in 2025.
She joins Niamh fahey and Diane Caldwell (Diane Caldwell) Before the new boss Carla Ward’s first game against Turkey next month, her boots hung their boots.
FAI’s chief football official Marc Canham said: “Julie-Ann is a special player. Her performance, goals and assists in the excellent women’s Prime Minister of SSE AirTricity and Ireland. Performing, goals and assists are remembered, where she will be remembered correctly as one of our best players.
“We thank her for doing everything for Ireland football.”
