Switzerland's Soccer Dream: Rewriting History on Home Turf
Switzerland's coach, Pia Sundhage, inspires her team by drawing on soccer history ahead of a quarterfinal against Spain at the Women's European Championship. Emphasizing motivational stories, including past Swiss victories, Sundhage prepares her team for one of the biggest challenges on home ground, evoking national pride and ambition.
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Pia Sundhage, Switzerland's soccer coach, is channeling history's lessons to gear up for a monumental match against Spain at the Women's European Championship. With her young team on the rise, Sundhage reflects on past triumphs to bolster their confidence.
The quarterfinal showdown occurs in Bern, where the historic 'Miracle of Bern' took place when West Germany shocked Hungary in the 1954 World Cup. Drawing parallels, Sundhage recalls Switzerland's men's 2010 World Cup win against Spain as a motivational tool for her squad.
Sundhage's strategy includes sharing stories and fostering belief in achieving the seemingly impossible. Alongside Switzerland defender Noelle Maritz, who expressed feeling inspired, the team aims to replicate past successes on their home ground against formidable Spanish talents Alexia Putellas and Aitana Bonmatí.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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