James McClean slams Ireland FA over program error in crucial match

In a recent incident, James McClean, a professional footballer who was born in Derry, voiced his outrage over a mistake made by the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) during a match program. This incident occurred in Dublin during the Euro 2025 play-offs against Wales, which Ireland lost with a 3-2 aggregate score. The error in question involved using 'Londonderry' instead of 'Derry' in the program's map, a term that is typically associated with unionist perspectives, which greatly upset many nationalists, including McClean. The program was related to the Ireland Women’s National Team, and the FAI issued a public apology acknowledging that the wrong graphic was used. McClean labeled the mistake as 'disgusting, pathetic, and insulting,' and demanded accountability from the FAI while expressing disappointment on his social media, highlighting his commitment to addressing issues he perceives as disrespectful to his hometown and its history.