What happened: Republic of Ireland defender Dara O'Shea said the team have found closure following their penalty shootout defeat to the Czech Republic, which ended their World Cup hopes.
Why it matters:
- The loss ended Ireland's chance to compete in the World Cup.
- Players and fans can now begin to move on from the disappointment.
MNN Take: O'Shea's comments suggest the team are ready to focus on future challenges after processing the setback of missing out on the World Cup.
Sources: BBC Sport