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Erik ten Hag Backs Lionesses with Inspiring Words Ahead of Euro 2025 Final Showdown
In a thrilling buildup to the Euro 2025 final, former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has extended his support to England‘s Lionesses, emphasizing the power of dedication and strategy. As the team prepares to face Spain in a high-stakes match, Ten Hag’s message highlights the shared Dutch heritage and the relentless effort that has propelled the squad to this pivotal moment, blending national pride with tactical brilliance.
Erik ten Hag’s Encouragement for Lionesses’ Euro Triumph
- Former manager Ten Hag sends good wishes to England’s women’s team before the decisive match
- Delivers a personal note to head coach Wiegman and her deputy
- Lionesses gear up to challenge Spain this Sunday
Sarina Wiegman’s Remarkable Journey in Women’s Football
England’s head coach Sarina Wiegman has etched her name in the annals of soccer by being the inaugural coach across both men’s and women’s games to advance to five consecutive major tournament finals. At age 55, she has triumphed in the previous two Euros, first with her native Netherlands and then with England, and now she’s on the cusp of securing a third straight continental crown.
Ten Hag’s Motivational Message to Fellow Dutch Coaches
As the decisive clash approaches in Basel, Erik ten Hag, who previously led Manchester United and now helms Bayer Leverkusen, extended his best wishes to the England women’s team. He specifically addressed his fellow Dutch national Wiegman and her aide Arjan Veurink, the latter of whom is poised to lead the Netherlands women’s side post-tournament.
In a conversation with The Athletic, Ten Hag remarked: “Arjan, we both hail from the Twente area, and back in 2020, I welcomed you to Ajax‘s practice sessions. What an incredible achievement! Veni, Vidi, Vici – you arrived, observed, and dominated. You’re the pinnacle of Dutch women’s soccer, rooted in practicality, realism, and sheer determination. This day, you’ll add the final flourish to your efforts!”
Special Attendance and Broader Impact on Women’s Game
The atmosphere at St Jakob Park will be electric on Sunday, with a distinguished visitor in the stands: the Prince of Wales is confirmed to be present for the grand finale. This event underscores the growing prominence of women’s football, where recent data from FIFA shows a 30% rise in global viewership for major tournaments since 2022, much like how teams have adapted strategies akin to evolving plays in top leagues, fostering greater inclusivity and excitement worldwide.
