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Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Wales shirts not available to buy in Switzerland
Claire O'Sullivan (centre) says she was "appalled" when she was unable to buy a Wales shirt in Switzerland [Claire O'Sullivan] A former Wales international has said it is "disgraceful" she was unable to buy a Wales shirt in Switzerland during Euro 2025. Claire O'Sullivan, who manages Pontypridd United and formerly coached the Wales women's youth team, attempted to buy the shirts in two Adidas concession stores. Advertisement She said she was "appalled" that each had shirts for every side in the 16-team tournament except Wales, and "there was a Wales badge on the screen, but no shirts". The Football Association of Wales (FAW) directed questions to Adidas. Adidas said due to high demand ahead of the tournament for the Wales women's team jerseys, they were currently only available via the retailer JD Sports. Ms O'Sullivan, from Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, arrived in Switzerland on 3 July and first went to an Adidas store at Zurich train station later that day. She then went to a pop-up store in the fan zone in Lucerne, in the afternoon, but neither had the shirt. Advertisement She asked the staff why they had not got any Wales tops. "I challenged both of them and I asked to speak to a manager, but they didn't come out," she said. "They said they had never had them, and they weren't delivered there. "I think it's appalling. They had shirts for every team but nothing for Wales." The Wales shirt was not for sale at the concession stand at Zurich railway station [Claire O'Sullivan] She said she went to another store on Wednesday and saw a Wales shirt hanging up but they "didn't have any to sell." "I'm having the best time as a Wales fan out here, but that's really disappointing," she said. "The tournament started on Wednesday, and to not have any shirts on the Thursday is disgraceful." Advertisement She added that to be the only country without representation was "awful". "I've come with my own shirt but wanted to buy a momento, and the fact that you can't is just disgraceful." BBC Wales understands that the FAW said they were not involved in stock decisions, and that JD Sports ran out of online stock in the lead up to the tournament and that was a priority for them to restock. A spokesperson for Adidas said: "Fans wanting to show support for their teams with a jersey can purchase from our stores, our website and our retail partners while stocks last. They added that the company's Zurich stores would be restocked in the coming days. Advertisement BBC Wales asked Adidas if Ms O'Sullivan's claims that there were no Wales shirts available at all during the tournament were correct, and they failed to respond.
Buzz Feed
20-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
32 Products For Anyone Who's A Silly Goose In Their Heart, But Practical In Their Brain
We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page. Shopping · Born to be a silly goose, forced to use an adorable funnel shaped like the mushroom to prove it. 1. A camera lens-shaped thermos that is both aesthetically pleasing *and* delightfully practical — this 12-ounce insulated mug not only will keep coffee hot, but will keep iced drinks and smoothies cold on the go. Why say "cheese" when you can say "caffeine?" Promising review: "I saw this while browsing, and at first, I thought it was a real lens (until I saw the price). I clicked and had to laugh because it incorporated my husband's two loves — coffee and photography! I got it for him as part of his Christmas gifts, and he loves it. The designer did an excellent job with this. 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All you have to do is put a bit of cold water and a pinch of salt into the base, and it'll stay fresh on the counter for up to a month. Amazon Promising review:"Love this! I love mushrooms and this is such a cute way to keep my butter soft and fresh!" — Danielle Granger Get it from Amazon for $19.99. 21. A set of Bernie Bunny toaster tongs to stop you from playing electric shock/burn/OUCH!! roulette every time you try to retrieve something that's fallen deep into the toaster with your human hand. This is also an excellent fix for parents worrying about kids making their own toast, since Bernie is so cute that they'll be ~hoppy~ to use him. Amazon Promising review:"These are so useful at reaching into the toaster and grabbing waffles that have fallen, or bagels that are too hot, or even toast when it's homemade bread and needs to be turned. Plus, and actually foremost — they're ADORABLE! I love a little whimsy and the functionality these offer, with the whimsy make them a five star item!" — Dani Elle Get it from Amazon for $12.95. 22. A bicycle-shaped pizza cutter with *two* blades so you can do a ~wheely~ thorough job dividing up your slices (sorry). Soho Kitchen is a small NYC-based business established in 2015 that specializes in quirky pizza products. Promising review:"Cuts really nicely and super cute. My husband loved this idea as it looks just like his road bike!" — Courtney Get it from Amazon for $19.95. 23. A spinning pill dispenser to make taking your meds feel like a game show or a trip to the carnival — sometimes you have to ~romanticize your life~ to remember the essentials in your daily routine!! You can even attach this to a wall or the fridge if you're feeling it. Check out a TikTok of the pill dispenser in action. Promising review:"So I am horrible about remembering if I took my pills. And I HATE digging into the old pill boxes or doing the tip over. I don't know what it is, but I have always disliked it. I hung this on my wall right by the kitchen so I pass it like 5,000 times a day and I can't not see it. It is so fun pushing the little orange button to watch the meds fall out. I mean it kind of feels like a really weird game of Wheel of Fortune, but I like it." — Grofica Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in four colors). 24. A"Hell Done" digital thermometer so you can keep track of your meats to know if they're rare, medium, well-done, or positively ~sinful~. This features a clear and easy-to-read digital display, plus the ability to tell people you literally went to hell and back to cook this meal!!! Promising review: "This thermometer not only works perfectly, but is a great conversation starter at gatherings! I've used it a few times now and am completely satisfied with the purchase. It is accurate, and the display is super easy to read. If you buy this, make sure to read the back of the box ;)." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $16.95. 25. A set of snail tea bag holders to keep your tea from pulling a disappearing act *and* giving you a built-in breakfast buddy to talk to about that weird dream you had last night. Amazon Check out a TikTok of the snail teabag holder in action. Promising review:"Love these fun little quirky tea slugs. They work on all shapes and sizes of mugs and have brought a smile to all who either used them or were the lucky recipients of their own batch of tea slugs from me. They clean up well with just a quick rinse under the sink and are even fun to use on wine or cocktail glasses to help guests track their drink." — NC Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $6.99. 26. A set of magnetized balloon wall hooks for some Wonka-level whimsy you can use to hang everything from keys to jewelry to oven mitts. Amazon You can either stick them on the wall using the three included adhesive pads, hang them on a screw or nail (not included), or simply put the magnetic back of them on your fridge. Promising review:"It's a beautiful and unique hook. We use it as a magnet on our fridge and our garage entry door and on a nail for our wall. It can hold up to stuff less than a pound on the hook easily. Though simply as a decoration, not bad at all." — Preet Bawa Get a set of three from Amazon for $14.99. 27. A Michael Scott/Prison Mike reversible dishwasher magnet so you always know whether the dishes in there are clean and need to be put away, or whether they're dirty and here to SCARE YOU STRAIGHT. Promising review: "My whole family is a fan of The Office, so when I was searching for a magnet we could use on our dishwasher, this was the hands-down winner. Does it go with my farmhouse decor? Nope, not at all. But it does get the attention of two teenage boys. Had I gone with something a bit more my decor style, I can guarantee you it would not be as useful. I mean, we all would much rather see Prison Mike staring back at us than a suit and tie Michael Scott, right? And there is only one way for that to out the dishwasher!" — R. Funk Get it from Amazon for $8.99. 28. A set of french fry clips that not only secure your food bags, but rest in their own little magnetic fry pouch that sticks onto the fridge. Just further proof that there is nothing the humble potato cannot do. Promising review: "These are very cute, and I love the magnet holder to stick on my fridge so they are easily accessible. Not sure about the durability, haven't used very long." — Save the Bees Get a set of 12 clips from Amazon for $14.90. 29. A pair of microfiber mop slippers to take the frustration out of cleaning up small spills and messes on days when you've already had it up to HERE and a half. These are handy, effective, and are so fun to bust out that you'll be laugh-crying over spilled milk. Promising review:"So why do I like mopping slippers? I have a 2-year-old, and the slippers are great for mopping up little splashes. Drops of water from doing dishes and the extra padding is nice. No paper towels wasted, and it's immediate. Plus, these are cute. You have to have a sense of whimsy for this functional novelty item." — G. Kim Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in four sizes and 14 styles). 30. A mildly alarming, if not adorable, flexible flower vase that will fascinate guests when they can bend its limbs and hang it from any fixture they choose. That says if this thing *does* come to life in the middle of the night and starts singing and dancing all over your room, well. That's on you for buying whatever the heck this is. Promising review: "An affable, squishy, bendy, happy little vase! The consensus on my social media page is that everyone should have one of these. I finally got a chance to try it out with some daffodils, and really, it's hard not to smile when you see them." — Susy Lundy Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in three colors). 31. A set of pop-up cat and mouse hooks you can easily install with the stick-on adhesive for a downright lawlessly adorable option for stashing lightweight items like keys, tote bags, and scarves at the door. Check them out on a TikTok of the cat and mouse hooks in action. Promising reviews: "These are so cute!! I get so happy seeing them hanging by the door waiting to pop back down for when I leave for work. Take the car keys and it's gone. Come back from work, hang them on its tail and they stare at you with this unamused glare. I couldn't be more pleased with this purchase! They're so easy to install, just take the adhesive backing, stick it to the back of one, and stick to the wall. Then enjoy your new friend!" — Amazon Customer Get a four-piece set from Amazon for $14.99 (also available in a six-pack that includes a monkey and baby chick). 32. A "Shower Cat" for anyone who sheds enough in the shower that they could, in fact, costume an entire production of Cats. This gizmo attaches to the shower wall as a handy place to stash loose hair and toss it later so it won't wrap around the drain and cause you a headache later (also not unlike a production of Cats). Shower Cat is a small business established in 2021 specializing in products to prevent shower clogs. Promising review: "I first saw this product on TikTok and I knew immediately that I needed it. I just moved into a new apartment and I didn't want to be how I used to be, where I'd just let hair go down the drain and plug it eventually, or peel it off of the drain after each shower. It works great but I probably need some practice with it. I currently just floss my hair through it so it will hold them and there are a few stray hairs that don't stick. I would recommend to anyone who is tired of putting your loose strands of hair on the shower wall." — Cari Schwartzkopf Get it from Amazon for $14.95 (available in two colors).
