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Wiegman: "We have changed something, this tournament has done a lot for football and for women"

MADRID, 31 Jul.

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Wiegman: "We have changed something, this tournament has done a lot for football and for women"

MADRID, 31 Jul. (EUROPA PRESS) -

The England coach, Sarina Wiegman, was "very proud" of her team after becoming European champions and also hosting the tournament, an event that has changed something in society and "has done a lot for football and woman".

"The FA did everything we need to be as good as we could. I would like to thank everyone who has made it possible for this tournament to be exceptional and take it to the next level. And above all, we changed society," he said. press release, after the 2-1 win over Germany.

Wiegman also thanked the work of all the people who accompanied the players to the title. "The team has done very well, without great players you will never win a tournament, but we also have a great 'staff', which makes things much easier for the players", he valued.

"During our journey to the EURO, we brought players who played in 1971 (when the ban on women's football was lifted). They were pioneers for the next generation. We must always remember those who came before us, as they paved a path for us, and now our players mark a path for the next generations", he added.

In addition, the English coach explained the kisses to some bracelets after the final whistle of extra time. "I kiss this bracelet because my sister passed away just before the tournament, but I think she was here, I think she was on the crossbar," she confessed, before assessing the title after winning it in 2017 with the Netherlands.

"England were a little better than the Netherlands so the expectation was higher, it's normal. We did well and the whole country was behind us, inside and outside the stadiums. We changed something. This tournament has done a lot for football and for women in English society and throughout Europe," she said.

"What we have done is incredible. I knew we had England behind us, we saw them arriving at the stadium. We have had a lot of support throughout the tournament. I am very proud of the team," she concluded.

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