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You can just say what you think and still be very respectful.

— Sarina Wiegman

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Source: Sarina Wiegman: ‘Stop talking about the result — we know what we want’ by Miguel Delaney. August 18, 2023. Retrieved 2023/11/28.
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I really felt very strongly that we have to support these women. We need to support each other.

Growing up, I heard so many times, “That's not for women.” And I think when you hear that over and over, you believe it. You have to be very strong to stick to what you love, but that's what I did.

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I had to cut my hair to play, so for me it's so important that little girls can play football if they want to. That's what I really want to fight for.

This generation of women who are now at the highest level of football also have another purpose that comes with their visibility: to try and make the world a better place for the next generation.

You can be honest. It doesn’t mean that you’re rude. Just be direct.

I really love the medals but what I’m proud of most, absolutely most, is that now young girls have perspective, young girls can play football and young girls can wear shirts [with players’ names on]

Of course, I’ve had lonely moments, particularly being the only woman coach, you felt different. But I've never tried to act like a man. Why should I? I’ll always be myself.

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