Irune Murua Cuesta (born 23 April 1986) is a Spanish retired

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forward who played for

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of Spain's

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Career

Murua was a member of the Spanish team that won the 2004 Under-19 European Championship, where she scored two goals in the two first matches against

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. In May 2017, she announced her retirement from professional football.

Honours

Club

; Athletic Bilbao *

(4): 2003–04, 2004–05, 2006–07, 2015–16

International

; Spain *

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Personal life

Irune Murua is the daughter of former footballer Andoni Murua.

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1986 births Living people Spanish women's footballers Footballers from Barakaldo Liga F players Athletic Club (women) players Women's association football forwards Athletic Club (women) B players Spain women's youth international footballers {{Spain-women-footy-bio-stub