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Afghan-born Nadim back in Denmark squad for Euros
Nadia Nadim took up football at a refugee camp and has earned over 100 caps for Denmark [Getty Images] Denmark forward Nadia Nadim will return to the national team following an 18-month absence after she was named in their 23-player squad for next month's Euro 2025. Nadim, 37, represented Denmark in the 2022 edition in England but has not played for the country since a Nation's League defeat by Germany in December 2023. Advertisement The Afghan-born player spent last season on loan at Swedish side Hammarby and has also played for Manchester City, Paris St-Germain and AC Milan. Nadim has won more than 100 caps for Denmark and guided them to a runner-up finish in Euro 2017 - scoring in a 4-2 defeat by the Netherlands in the final. "We see Nadia as a player capable of making a difference for us," Denmark head coach Andree Jeglertz told public television network DR. "She also has experience in major tournaments, which I believe could be valuable for the squad." A medical graduate, Nadim fled Afghanistan with her mother and four sisters when she was 11 after her father was executed by the Taliban. Advertisement The Denmark squad is headlined by captain and former Chelsea forward Pernille Harder while Crystal Palace defender Katrine Veje and identical twins Sara and Karen Holmgaard, both playing for Everton, are also called up. The Danes are pooled with Germany, Poland and Sweden in Group C of Euro 2025, which will be held in Switzerland from July 2 to 27. Denmark squad Goalkeepers: Alberte Vingum (HB Koge), Kathrine Larsen (Sampdoria), Maja Bay Ostergaard (Vaxjo). Defenders: Emma Faerge (Fiorentina), Frederikke Thogersen (Roma), Isabella Obaze (Portland Thorns), Katrine Veje (Crystal Palace), Sanne Troelsgaard (Roma), Sara Holmgaard (Everton), Sara Thrige (PSV Eindhoven), Stine Ballisager (Fiorentina). Advertisement Midfielders: Emma Snerle (Fiorentina), Janni Thomsen (Utah Royals), Josefine Hasbo (Gotham FC), Karen Holmgaard (Everton), Kathrine Kuhl (Roma), Rikke Madsen (Everton). Forwards: Amalie Vangsgaard (Juventus), Cornelia Kramer (Bayer Leverkusen), Nadia Nadim (Hammarby), Pernille Harder (Bayern Munich), Signe Bruun (Real Madrid), Sofie Bredgaard (Fiorentina).
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Afghan-born Nadim back in Denmark squad for Euros
Denmark forward Nadia Nadim will return to the national team following an 18-month absence after she was named in their 23-player squad for next month's Euro 37, represented Denmark in the 2022 edition in England but has not played for the country since a Nation's League defeat by Germany in December Afghan-born player spent last season on loan at Swedish side Hammarby and has also played for Manchester City, Paris St-Germain and AC has won more than 100 caps for Denmark and guided them to a runner-up finish in Euro 2017 - scoring in a 4-2 defeat by the Netherlands in the final."We see Nadia as a player capable of making a difference for us," Denmark head coach Andree Jeglertz told public television network DR."She also has experience in major tournaments, which I believe could be valuable for the squad."A medical graduate, Nadim fled Afghanistan with her mother and four sisters when she was 11 after her father was executed by the Denmark squad is headlined by captain and former Chelsea forward Pernille Harder while Crystal Palace defender Katrine Veje and identical twins Sara and Karen Holmgaard, both playing for Everton, are also called up. The Danes are pooled with Germany, Poland and Sweden in Group C of Euro 2025, which will be held in Switzerland from July 2 to 27. Denmark squad Goalkeepers: Alberte Vingum (HB Koge), Kathrine Larsen (Sampdoria), Maja Bay Ostergaard (Vaxjo).Defenders: Emma Faerge (Fiorentina), Frederikke Thogersen (Roma), Isabella Obaze (Portland Thorns), Katrine Veje (Crystal Palace), Sanne Troelsgaard (Roma), Sara Holmgaard (Everton), Sara Thrige (PSV Eindhoven), Stine Ballisager (Fiorentina).Midfielders: Emma Snerle (Fiorentina), Janni Thomsen (Utah Royals), Josefine Hasbo (Gotham FC), Karen Holmgaard (Everton), Kathrine Kuhl (Roma), Rikke Madsen (Everton).Forwards: Amalie Vangsgaard (Juventus), Cornelia Kramer (Bayer Leverkusen), Nadia Nadim (Hammarby), Pernille Harder (Bayern Munich), Signe Bruun (Real Madrid), Sofie Bredgaard (Fiorentina).
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Afghan-born Nadia Nadim returns to Danish team for Euros
Denmark forward Nadia Nadim (C) during the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 tournament in London in July 2022 (JUSTIN TALLIS) Former Denmark star Nadia Nadim will make her return to the national team for the women's Euro 2025 tournament after an 18-month absence, the Danish Football Association announced Friday. The Afghan-born forward, who plays for Hammarby in the Swedish league after stints with Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan, last appeared for Denmark against Germany in 2023. Advertisement "We see Nadia as a player capable of making a difference for us. She also has experience in major tournaments, which I believe could be valuable for the squad," coach Andree Jeglertz told public television DR. The 37-year-old medical graduate arrived in Denmark at the age of 12 after her father was assassinated by the Taliban. She finished runner-up with Denmark at Euro 2017, scoring from the penalty spot in a 4-2 defeat to hosts the Netherlands. The Women's Euro 2025 tournament will be held in Switzerland from July 2 to 27. cbw/ea/pb
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25-03-2025
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Playing at Soccer Aid gives women a voice
Afghanistan-born footballer Nadia Nadim says she wants to represent women "who don't have access and a voice" when she takes part in this year's Soccer Aid. Nadim fled Afghanistan for Europe with her mother and four sisters when she was 11 after her father was executed by the Taliban. She took up football at a refugee camp and went on to have a stellar career, including playing for Manchester City and representing Denmark. Following the Taliban's return to power in 2021, women's rights in Afghanistan have been severely restricted, and they are banned from competitive sports. It has led to fierce debate over Afghanistan's sporting status, with calls for England's men's cricket team to boycott their Champions Trophy match last month. Nadim, 37, says that Soccer Aid presents a chance to reach a different type of sporting audience - and that through it, she hopes to make more people aware of the issues women have accessing sport in Afghanistan and beyond. "I think it's very important, me being there represents what is possible," she told BBC Sport. "It doesn't even have to be Afghan girls. For me, it is about representing women who don't have access and a voice. "I want to inspire, but also show the ones in power that if someone is given a second chance it can be beautiful. "It is important to create that awareness, to all the audience, and to be up to date as to what is going on around the world." Get the latest WSL news on our dedicated page Nadim will form part of the Rest of the World XI to take an on England side co-managed by Wayne Rooney and Tyson Fury at Old Trafford on Sunday, 15 June to raise money for children's charity Unicef. The 37-year-old will be unusual among participants as she is still an active professional sportsperson, playing for AC Milan in the women's Serie A. Nadim joined at the start of the 2024-25 season after a career at the top level in Europe and the USA, and says she is enjoying the challenge of playing at a club, and in a league, which is developing. Serie A Femminile is ranked as the fifth-best league in Europe by Uefa co-efficient, while Milan were only formed in 2018 and have not won a major trophy. "It is very different from other women's leagues [I have played in] - they are still trying to find their way," said Nadim. "I like challenges. I like when you have to fight for things. The reward you get afterwards are better. "We need to change the women's game and improve it. By going to Italy, I wanted to do something for Milan. They have a big men's club - I thought I could do something for women." Milan have made one significant change this season for their women's team with a pioneering maternity policy. If a player becomes pregnant during the final year of their contract, the club will automatically offer a 12-month extension to ensure financial security. "So many female athletes still have to choose - if they start a family, they won't be on a contract and could be out for a year or two," said Nadim. "This allows you to still compete at the highest level. I know Milan is one of the highest teams in Europe to do this. In the US, you can freeze your eggs at some clubs - European teams need that mentality. "Having these kind of measures make it easier to be a top athlete and feel you can start a family." Nadim spent a season and a half at Manchester City, leaving in January 2019 - and says she is amazed at the growth of the women's game in England since, helped by the Lionesses' success in winning Euro 2022 on home territory. In recent seasons, the staging of Women's Super League matches at Premier League stadiums has become standard practice - the Manchester derby will take place at Old Trafford in May. But for Nadim, this will be the first time she has played at Manchester United's ground. "A lot has happened in England since Euro 2022. The mentality has switched and it is beautiful to see," she said. "It makes me proud to see how far the England women's game has moved. And is well deserved. We make the same sacrifices [as men], the minimum you expect is to be treated equally. "Italy is behind where England was a few years ago. Not only the league itself, but the mentality about how women's football has been seen. It was something which was worked on when I was in England, so it will take time. "I've been to a lot of Man Utd games but never been on the field, so now I'm going to experience from the other side. "My husband is a really big United fan, so he's even more excited than me."
BBC News
25-03-2025
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Playing at Soccer Aid gives women a voice
Afghanistan-born footballer Nadia Nadim says she wants to represent women "who don't have access and a voice" when she takes part in this year's Soccer fled Afghanistan for Europe with her mother and four sisters when she was 11 after her father was executed by the took up football at a refugee camp and went on to have a stellar career, including playing for Manchester City and representing the Taliban's return to power in 2021, women's rights in Afghanistan have been severely restricted, and they are banned from competitive has led to fierce debate over Afghanistan's sporting status, with calls for England's men's cricket team to boycott their Champions Trophy match last 37, says that Soccer Aid presents a chance to reach a different type of sporting audience - and that through it, she hopes to make more people aware of the issues women have accessing sport in Afghanistan and beyond."I think it's very important, me being there represents what is possible," she told BBC Sport. "It doesn't even have to be Afghan girls. For me, it is about representing women who don't have access and a voice."I want to inspire, but also show the ones in power that if someone is given a second chance it can be beautiful."It is important to create that awareness, to all the audience, and to be up to date as to what is going on around the world." 'So many female athletes have to choose family or career' Nadim will form part of the Rest of the World XI to take an on England side co-managed by Wayne Rooney and Tyson Fury at Old Trafford on Sunday, 15 June to raise money for children's charity 37-year-old will be unusual among participants as she is still an active professional sportsperson, playing for AC Milan in the women's Serie joined at the start of the 2024-25 season after a career at the top level in Europe and the USA, and says she is enjoying the challenge of playing at a club, and in a league, which is A Femminile is ranked as the fifth-best league in Europe by Uefa co-efficient, while Milan were only formed in 2018 and have not won a major trophy."It is very different from other women's leagues [I have played in] - they are still trying to find their way," said Nadim."I like challenges. I like when you have to fight for things. The reward you get afterwards are better."We need to change the women's game and improve it. By going to Italy, I wanted to do something for Milan. They have a big men's club - I thought I could do something for women." Milan have made one significant change this season for their women's team with a pioneering maternity policy. If a player becomes pregnant during the final year of their contract, the club will automatically offer a 12-month extension to ensure financial security."So many female athletes still have to choose - if they start a family, they won't be on a contract and could be out for a year or two," said Nadim."This allows you to still compete at the highest level. I know Milan is one of the highest teams in Europe to do this. In the US, you can freeze your eggs at some clubs - European teams need that mentality."Having these kind of measures make it easier to be a top athlete and feel you can start a family." 'I'm proud of progress in English football' Nadim spent a season and a half at Manchester City, leaving in January 2019 - and says she is amazed at the growth of the women's game in England since, helped by the Lionesses' success in winning Euro 2022 on home recent seasons, the staging of Women's Super League matches at Premier League stadiums has become standard practice - the Manchester derby will take place at Old Trafford in for Nadim, this will be the first time she has played at Manchester United's ground."A lot has happened in England since Euro 2022. The mentality has switched and it is beautiful to see," she said."It makes me proud to see how far the England women's game has moved. And is well deserved. We make the same sacrifices [as men], the minimum you expect is to be treated equally."Italy is behind where England was a few years ago. Not only the league itself, but the mentality about how women's football has been seen. It was something which was worked on when I was in England, so it will take time."I've been to a lot of Man Utd games but never been on the field, so now I'm going to experience from the other side."My husband is a really big United fan, so he's even more excited than me."
