Soccer-Spain women's team apologise for haka video

FILE PHOTO:Soccer Football - Women's Euro 2022 - Quarter Final - England v Spain - The American Express Community Stadium, Brighton, Britain - July 20, 2022 Spain players pose for a team group photo before the match REUTERS/Dylan Martinez/File Photo

(Reuters) - Spain captain Ivana Andres apologised on Monday after a video of her team mates laughing as they attempted a haka drew ire in New Zealand ahead of the Women's World Cup.

The players were accused of being disrespectful to Maori culture over the video, which has since been deleted, and Andres asked for forgiveness from the local Rangitane tribe at a traditional ceremony to welcome guests.