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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.

— Sarina Wiegman

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Source: Sarina Wiegman: ‘I Heard “That’s Not For Women” Many Times Growing Up’ by Claire Cohen. November 24, 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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You can just say what you think and still be very respectful.

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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